Table 1.

Health benefits of probiotics.

Bifidobacterium bifidum	The most dominant probiotic in infants and in the large intestine. Supports production of vitamins in gut, inhibits harmful bacteria, supports immune system response and prevents diarrhea.
Lactobacillus acidophilus	Relieves gas, improves lactose tolerance, shown 61% reduction in E. coli, lower cholesterol levels and creating of vitamin-k. Also important in GALT immune strength
Bacillus coagulans	An endospore probiotic that is heat resistant and improves nutrient absorption. Also has been shown to reduce inflammation and symptoms of arthritis
Bifidobacterium longum	Supports liver function, reduces inflammation, removes lead and heavy metals
Lactobacillus casei	Supports immunity, inhibits H. pylori and helps fight infections.
Bifidobacterium infantis	Reduction in diarrhea and constipation.
Lactobacillus brevis	Shown to survive the GI tract, boost cellular immunity enhanced natural T-killer cells, and kills H.pylori bacteria.
Bifidobacterium breve	Helps colonize healthy gut community and crowd out bad bacteria.
Bacillus subtilis	An endospore e probiotic that is heat resistant. Elicits a potent immune response and supports GALT. Suppresses growth of bad bacteria like salmonella and other pathogens.
Lactobacillus bulgaricus	A powerful probiotic strain that has been shown to fight harmful bacteria that invades your digestive system and is stable enough to withstand the acidic digestive juices stomach. It also neutralizes toxins and naturally produces its own antibiotics.
Lactobacillus rhamnosus	Supports bacterial balance and supports healthy skin. Helps fight urinary tract infections, respiratory infections and reduce anxiety by reducing stress hormones and GABA neuro transmitter receptors. Also, survives GI tract.