Andrographis and probiotics for immune health
Herbs and probiotic strains Andrographis Andrographis paniculata, leaf, dry Bifidobacterium longum CCFM1029 Lactobacillus reuteri CCFM1040 Streptococcus thermophilus CCFM218 Bifidobacterium breve CCFM1026 Actions Antiviral properties Anti-inflammatory Anti-allergic properties Clinical applications Viral infections Allergic rhinitis and asthma Andrographis paniculata (A. paniculata), commonly known as” King of bitters”, is an important medicinal plant native to China, India Sri […]
High strength cranberry and probiotics for urinary health
Herbs and probiotic strains Cranberry Vaccinium macrocarpon, fruit, dry Lactobacillus gasseri CCFM1201 Lactobacillus reuteri HR7 Actions Pathogen inhibition Clinical applications Cystitis and urinary tract infections Cellular exfoliation associated with bacterial vaginosis Vulvovaginal candidiasis Figure 1: Cranberry (vaccinium macrocarpon)[1] Figure 2: Lactobacillus gasseri (above left): (a) optical microscopy; (b) scanning electron microscopy[2] Figure 3 (above right): […]
Strain specific probiotics for Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Probiotic strains Lactobacillus plantarum CCFM8610 Lactobacillus plantarum CCFM1143 Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG ATCC 53103 Actions Inflammation regulation and pain modulation Immune modulation Effects on short chain fatty acids and the intestinal barrier Effects on microbiome diversity and composition Diarrhoea mitigation Clinical applications Functional gastrointestinal pain disorder Medically diagnosed Irritable Bowel Syndrome symptoms Figure 1 : Lactobacillus […]
High strength saccharomyces boulardii
Probiotic strain Saccharomyces cerevisiae (Boulardii) Actions Pathogen inhibition Microbiome restoration Epithelial support Clinical applications Prevention of antibiotic associated diarrhoea Treatment of Clostridium difficile infections Prevention of Traveler’s diarrhoea Acute diarrhoea Figure 1: Microscopic observation of S. boulardii cells. (A) Oval and/or spherical shapes under low power objective. (B) Budding of S. boulardii under high power […]
