2. Streptococcus thermophiles
S. Thermophiles is commonly used in starter cultures for milk and cheese products, and it’s gained recent popularity due to its essential role in gut health.
This bacterial good guy acts as a defense against viruses known to cause diarrhea in infants. One study showed that babies who consumed formula with this bacteria added had a reduction in virus-caused diarrhea.
Studies also show that probiotic drinks containing S. thermophiles can assist in reducing diarrhea caused by antibiotics. And in combination with other probiotics, S. thermophiles can reduce the incidence of AAD (antibiotic-associated diarrhea) if routinely used in patients who are older than 50.
Makes you want to ramp up on S. Thermophiles, doesn’t it?
3. Faecalibacterium, Lachnospira, Veillonella and Rothia (Flvr)
Four big words, one ultimate accomplishment. These four good bacteria combined have been front and center in recent news. That’s because they may help prevent asthma.
According to the BBC, a recent study of 319 children demonstrated a higher risk of asthma if these four bacterial warriors were missing.
Dr. Stuart Turvey, a researcher on the product, tells the BBC, “Our longer-term vision would be that children in early life could be supplemented with Flvr to look to prevent the ultimate development of asthma.”
No one wants to see a child suffer from asthma. This discovery is nothing short of awesome.