KefirLab’s Probiotic Strains
What are strains and
why are they important?
Strains are specific types of bacteria and yeast used in probiotic products.
Each strain has unique benefits for your gut health, such as aiding digestion, boosting immunity, and balancing the gut microbiome.
At KefirLab, we carefully select strains to ensure maximum health benefits for our customers.
Streptococcus Thermophilus
Helps enhance digestion and strengthens the immune system, known for reducing lactose intolerance symptoms. Additionally, it aids in breaking down food, absorbing nutrients, and fighting off ‘bad’ organisms that might cause diseases.
Lactobacillus Delbrueckii ssp. Bulgaricus
Aids in digestion and enhances overall immune function, frequently used to restore gut flora balance after antibiotic use. Additionally, it may be helpful in treating ulcerative colitis and has shown promise in managing other forms of IBD, including Crohn’s disease.
Lactobacillus Casei BGP93
Promotes a healthy digestive system and supports immune health. This strain can help inhibit harmful bacterial growth in the intestines, while also contributing to skin health. Additionally, it plays a crucial role in balancing the gut microbiota, improving gastrointestinal dysfunction, preventing infection and cancer, and modulating inflammatory and immune responses.
Lactobacillus Acidophilus NCFM
Known for its ability to improve gut health, immune system, and enhance lactose digestion, this strain also helps in reducing cholesterol levels, thus lowering the risk of cardiovascular disease. Additionally, it can help treat bacterial vaginosis.
Bifidobacterium Lactis BB12
Improves bowel function and has a protective effect against inflammation, helping maintain a healthy digestive system. Additionally, it provides benefits for daily sleep, respiratory health, and skin health.
Lactococcus Lactis ssp. Cremoris
This strain is beneficial for improving nutrient absorption, enhancing the immune system, and strengthening the gut lining, thus promoting overall intestinal health. Additionally, it helps protect against colitis and increases intestinal health by preventing gut lining damage.
Lactococcus Lactis ssp. Lactis
Lactococcus Lactis ssp. Lactis Bv Diacetylactis
Important for supporting gut health and boosting the immune system, contributing to overall intestinal health.
Lactobacillus Delbrueckii ssp. Lactis
Helps improve digestion and supports the immune system. It is also involved in the synthesis of B vitamins, and Riboflavin, which helps fight free radicals and may reduce or help prevent some of the damage they cause.
Leuconostoc Mesenteroides subsp. Cremoris
Supports the immune system and helps in the digestion of complex carbohydrates, while also assisting in the repair of liver damage and inhibiting the growth of pathogens.
Bifidobacterium Bifidum
Known for restoring intestinal balance and aiding in the digestion process. It also plays a role in enhancing the immune system. Certain species may help improve symptoms of IBS, including bloating, cramps, and abdominal pain.
Lactobacillus Paracasei
Enhances digestion and immune function, and may help reduce allergic reactions. It’s also good for managing lactose intolerance. Additionally, it helps with stool frequency and consistency, and shows some positive effects on IBS symptoms
Lactobacillus Rhamnosus LGG
It helps keep your gut bacteria balanced and can prevent or treat many stomach infections. It also helps restore your gut’s natural balance, reducing severe diarrhea from stomach bugs. Plus, it might calm colic in babies and diarrhea. It can even treat gum disease, which damages teeth and gums.
Lactobacillus Rhamnosus GG
Effective in reducing the duration of diarrhea and supporting gut health. It is also known for its potential in alleviating symptoms of IBS, while additionally helping maintain a healthy oral microbiome and preventing teeth decay. Moreover, it aids in vaginal health by increasing microbiota and reducing inflammation.
Lactobacillus Rhamnosus SP1
Enhances the skin’s barrier function, supports immune health, and can be beneficial in preventing eczema, while also promoting dental health by increasing benefits in the oral microbiome.
Lactobacillus Acidophilus LA1
Supports gut health by keeping the intestines balanced and preventing harmful bacteria from causing issues. It also helps strengthen the immune system, regulates intestinal flora balance, boosts immunity, and may have age-delaying, anti-cancer, and cholesterol-reducing effects.
Bifidobacterium Infantis
Helps alleviate IBS symptoms and supports a healthy digestive system by reducing inflammation in the gut lining. It also contributes to lower levels of inflammation in patients with ulcerative colitis, chronic fatigue syndrome, and psoriasis.
Bifidobacterium Lactis NH019
Lactobacillus Casei
It supports gut health by maintaining a balanced microbiota, aids in digestion, and boosts the immune system. Additionally, it may alleviate symptoms of lactose intolerance, prevent urinary tract infections, and contribute to overall well-being
Lactobacillus Fermentum
Known for its antioxidant properties, this strain helps in combating harmful bacteria and may reduce cholesterol levels. It might also help stop alcoholic liver disease and colorectal cancer in people.
Lactobacillus Plantarum LB931
Benefits the gut microbiome by providing anti-inflammatory properties and supporting the walls of the intestines, particularly beneficial for individuals suffering from IBS and SIBO. Additionally, it helps maintain overall intestinal health.
Lactobacillus Plantarum
It supports gut health, easing symptoms of IBS and SIBO, while also potentially aiding conditions like eczema and high cholesterol.
Propionibacterium Freudenreichii ssp. Shermanii
Known for producing Vitamin B12 and enhancing the immune system, as well as contributing to gut health. Plus, it can lower the amount of fatty acids in your liver and blood, aid in weigh loss making you eat less, and help your body use insulin better.
Bifidobacterium Bifidum SP9
Bifidobacterium Breve SP85
Bifidobacterium Longum ssp. Longum SP54
Bifidobacterium Animalis ssp. Lactis BLC1
Promotes digestive well-being and supports the immune system by maintaining a balanced intestinal flora, while also strengthening the gut lining and reducing inflammation.
Bifidobacterium longum ssp. Infantis SP37
Lactobacillus Delbrueckii ssp. Bulgaricus SP96
Aids in digestion and helps maintain a healthy balance of gut bacteria. It helps elders increase immune system function and promote longevity, while also supporting intestinal health by lowering pH and increasing intestinal acids that aid digestion.
Lactobacillus Crispatus SP28
Known for maintaining urogenital health, this strain helps prevent urinary tract infections and supports the natural flora balance, particularly benefiting women’s health.
Lactobacillus Fermentum LF55
Known for enhancing immune responses and reducing the recurrence of urogenital infections, it also improves gut health. Additionally, it lowers bloodstream cholesterol levels and may help prevent alcoholic liver disease and colorectal cancer.
Lactobacillus Gasseri LG050
Benefits include aiding in weight management, improving metabolic health, and enhancing immune function, while also helping lower stress symptoms and promoting better mental health.
Lactobacillus Helveticus SP27
Known for its ability to reduce blood pressure and improve bone health by increasing calcium absorption, it is also gaining recognition as a psychobiotic, aiding in reducing stress and anxiety.
Lactobacillus Plantarum 14D
This strain helps in managing intestinal inflammation, enhancing the intestinal barrier, and may have anti-inflammatory effects across the body. It’s also beneficial for conditions like eczema, high cholesterol, IBS, ulcerative colitis, and for preventing common colds or other respiratory tract infections.
Lactobacillus Paracasei 101/37
Supports the immune system, can help alleviate allergic reactions, and promotes a healthy balance of gut bacteria, while also aiding in lowering stress and anxiety.
Lactobacillus Reuteri LR92
It has benefits in maintaining oral health, managing H. pylori infections, and promoting gastrointestinal health, while also contributing to skin health with a glowing, anti-aging effect. Additionally, it is one of the most studied probiotics, known for increasing oxytocin levels, thus enhancing happiness.
Lactobacillus Salivarius SP2
Known for its ability to improve oral health by reducing the prevalence of cavities and managing gum inflammation, it also helps alleviate inflammation and reduce oxidative stress.
Lactococcus Lactis ssp. Lactis SP38
Helps improve lactose digestion and contributes to the overall health of the immune system. It’s also noted for its ability to lower inflammation and fight off pathogens.
Pediococcus Acidilactici SP29
Beneficial in enhancing immune responses, improving intestinal health, and helping in the management of stress, it also aids in relieving constipation and supporting a healthy intestinal flora.
Streptococcus Thermophilus SP4
Helps reduce the symptoms of lactose intolerance and contributes to the development of strong bones by improving nutrient absorption, while also aiding in reducing candida and lowering yeast concentration in general.
Lactobacillus Acidophilus
Supports gut health by maintaining balance, aids digestion, and boosts immune function. Additionally, it may alleviate symptoms of lactose intolerance, prevent urinary tract infections, and contribute to vaginal health.