It should be guaranteed to reach the gut alive.In general, however, there are a few good ways to tell if a strain is high quality: Therefore, the best live cultures for you might not be the best for somebody else. Optibac Probiotics strains undergo numerous in-vitro tests documenting their viability at room temperature and to survive the acidic stomach environment and bile salts.įriendly bacteria are all individual, and different strains have different modes of action in the body.
The strains must be alive at the time of consumption and must survive the stomach acidity in order to reach the intestines. Generally, the best strains tend to be the most well-researched, so look out for those with plenty of clinical trials investigating them. Which strains are best?Īs well as selecting the optimum probiotics, it is important to consider the viability and efficacy of the strains themselves. Many of our strain names include 'Rosell' as they originated from, and have been rigorously tested by Institut Rosell, one of the leading laboratories in the field. For further clarification, please see the relevant terms in our glossary: genus, species and strain or take a look at the 'The Strain Myth', both of which can be found in the Probiotics Learning Lab. The naming of bacteria can take some getting used to, so we've tried to explain it here as simply as possible, as it is so important! The strain name can tell you all about the research and mode of action behind the friendly bacteria. The name Lactobacillus acidophilus Rosell-52 tells you the name of the genus (Lactobacillus), the species (acidophilus) and the strain (Rosell-52) of the live cultures. It is hence best to choose a probiotic supplement that uses robust, well-researched strains. Although these may be of the same species and genera meaning that one acidophilus supplement is not equal to another acidophilus supplement. Different manufacturers use different strains. What is a strain?Ī strain is just a specific type of bacteria, in the same way that a Golden Retriever is a specific type of dog. Examples of probiotics include microorganisms such as Lactobacillus acidophilus or Bifidobacterium infantis. The term ‘probiotics’ is often used instead of the word ‘live cultures or good and friendly bacteria’. With our range of specialized probiotic supplements, we aim to offer each of our customers a specific supplement to suit their individual needs. At Optibac Probiotics, we specialize entirely in probiotics and use different strains for different groups of people and for different reasons. When it comes to probiotics, it is not a question of 'one-size-fits-all'.