PROBIOTICS
Research into the GUT microbiome has revealed that we are as dependent on our GUT flora as they are on us. Different strains of microflora have been linked to various health outcomes, and this has lead researchers to conclude that the strain of probiotic that you take is very important.
We found this table very useful in guiding clients as to which probiotic they should be adding in:
| Health Concern | The probiotic strain that prevents | The probiotic strain that triggers | Product |
| Autoimmune disease | Saccharomyces Boulardii | An overgrowth of Enterococcus gallinarum | UltraFlora Spectrum |
| Overweight | Obese | Bifidobacterium lactis (B420 Strain) |
Firmicutes: Changes in the ratio of Firmicutes and Bacteroidetes correlates with obesity. A high-fat diet promotes an increase of Firmicutes and relative reduction of Bacteroidete. |
UltraFlora Control |
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Skin Folate levels Hemoglobin levels |
Streptococcus thermophilus | E. coli LPS | UltraFlora Spectrum |
| Cholesterol | Lactobacillus casei | People with hardened arteries have more bacteria from a group called Collinsella. | L. casei is naturally found in the gut. Some fermentedfoods contain L. casei, too. These include some yogurts, yogurt-like fermented milk, and certain cheeses |
| Recurring sinus and respiratory infections | Bifidobacterium lactis Bi-07 | Dolosigranulum spp and corynebacterium spp | UltraFlora Balance |
| Immune system | Lactobacillus plantarum | - | UltraFlora Intensive Care |
| Allergies, rhinitis, especially lactose | Lactobacillus acidophilus | - | UltraFlora Balance |
| Mouth cavitites, gum disease and candida | Lactobacillus salivarius UCC118†† Culture |
Salivarus can be found in living in every part of the body. Specifically, it can be found in the colon, small intestines, vagina and mouth. To keep you healthy, L. salivarus produces its own antibiotics. These antibiotics are specifically targeted against invading pathogenic bacteria. |
UltraFlora Integrity |
| Kidney stones | Lactobacillus brevis | Proteus mirabilis has been linked to causing kidney stones and difficult to tract urinary infections. | Lactobacillus brevis is a type of lactic acid bacteria found in milk products and in some plants as they decompose. Fermented products, such as pickles, use the bacteria. They are also used in making wine and beer. Lactobacillus brevis, often listed on labels as L. brevis, is in some brands of yoghurt. |
| Depression & post-partum depression |
Lactobacillus rhamnosus HN001 Dialister Coprococcus |
Low or missing levels of Dialister and Coprococcus | UltraFlora Acute Care |
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Rotavirus Colic |
Lactobacillus Rhamnosus gg | Klebsiella has been linked to colic. | MetaKids Baby Probiotic |
| Hypertension | Lactobacillus helveticus | Prevotella and klebsiellaovergrowth has been linked to hypertension. | The Cultured Whey |
