Table 2.
A list of strains used in form of encapsulated freeze-dried cells for the formulation of supplement products [Information from online sources assessed during May–July 2022].
| No. | Strains of Probiotic Microorganism | Products | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | Clinically studied bacteria, including Lactobacillus acidophilus co-culture, L. plantarum, Bacillus coagulans, and Bifidobacterium co-culture (B. animalis subsp. lactis, B. bifidum) | Tribiotics for mind balance | [64] |
| 2. | Bacillus subtilis PXN® 21® | Supplement for the mind targeting cognitive function | [65] |
| 3. | Lactobacillus acidophillus, Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. Lactis, L. bulgaris, and L. salivarius | Mega potency product acidophilus with pectin for gut health | [64] |
| 4. | Lactobacillus acidophilus, Lactobacillus gasseri, Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis, and Bifidobacterium bifidum | Good-gut live friendly bacteria with support for women’s health | [66] |
| 5. | Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis, and B. bifidum | Good-gut live friendly bacteria with skin and hair support | [66] |
| 6. | Lactobacillus casei, L. acidophilus, L. bulgaricus, Lactococcus lactis, Streptococcus thermophilus, Bifidobacterium bifidum, and B. longum | Supporting gut healthand gut microbiome | [67] |
| 7. | Lactobacillus paracasei, Lactobacillus reuteri, and Lactobacillus rhamnosus | Optibac intimate flora for women, scientifically proven to reach the intimate area. | [66] |
| 8. | Bacillus subtilis, Bifidobacterium bifidum, B. breve, B. infantis, B. longum, Lactobacillus acidophilus, L. delbrueckii ssp. bulgaricus, L. casei, L. plantarum, L. rhamnosus, L. helveticus, L. salivarius, Lactococcus lactis ssp. lactis, and Streptococcus thermophilus | Multi-strain advanced formulation for the digestive system | [65] |
| 9. | Fourteen strains of live bacteria | Bio-Kult Migréa for head discomfort. Advanced multi-action formulation | [65] |
| 10. | Six live strains with a prebiotic | Bloating relief and gut health support | [68] |
| 11. | Five strains including L. acidophilus NCFM® | A premium probiotic support for digestion, immunity, and energy | [69] |
| 12. | Thirty clinically studied broad-spectrum strains | Steady-state and targeted controlled release of probiotic cells in gut | [70] |
| 13. | Sixteen strains of friendly bacteria: including Bifidobacterium, Lactobacillus, and Streptococcus | Active cultures for gut flora | [71] |
| 14. | Proprietary bacterial blend (Lactobacillus acidophilus, Streptococcus thermophilus, L. rhamnosus, L. Salivarious, and Bifidobacterium bifidum) | Balance gut health with good bacteria to balance out the bad bacteria | [72] |