15 probiotic benefits
- Gamith Illandara
- Jul 12
- 5 min read

MEGA YOGURT 15 PROBIOTIC CULTURE LIST
Mega Yogurt Culture and Probiotic list:
Lactobacillus Acidophilus, Lactobacillus Delbrueckii Lactis ,Bifidobacterium Lactis, Lactobacillus Rhamnosus, Lactobacillus Casei, Lactobacillus Delbrueckii Bulgaricus, Streptococcus Thermophilus, Bifidobacterium infantis, Lactobacillus fermentum, Lactobacillus paracasei, Lactococcus lactis subsp. Cremoris, Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis biovar diacetylactis, Lactococcus lactis subsp. Lactis, Leuconostoc mesenteroides, Leuconostoc pseudomesenteroides.
Lactobacillus Acidophilus,
Lactobacillus Delbrueckii Lactis,
Bifidobacterium Lactis,
Lactobacillus Rhamnosus,
Lactobacillus Casei,
Lactobacillus Delbrueckii Bulgaricus,
Streptococcus Thermophilus,
Bifidobacterium infantis,
Lactobacillus fermentum,
Lactobacillus paracasei,
Lactococcus lactis subsp. Cremoris,
Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis biovar diacetylactis,
Lactococcus lactis subsp. Lactis,
Leuconostoc mesenteroides,
Leuconostoc pseudomesenteroides.
BENEFITS TYPES
Lactobacillus acidophilus (L. acidophilus) supports digestion and immune response.6,7
Lactobacillus lactis (L. lactis) encourages a normal gut environment and has an anti-inflammatory effect.
Bifidobacterium lactis (B. lactis) supports inflammatory response and allergies.5, 21
Lactobacillus rhamnosus (L. rhamnosus) supports the immune system and may support cholesterol levels.16,17
Lactobacillus casei (L. casei) supports immune response and serotonin production.11,12
Lactobacillus bulgaricus (L. bulgaricus) supports skin health and can help to stimulate growth of other beneficial bacteria.9,10
Streptococcus thermophilus (S. thermophilus) supports skin health and the immune system.22,23
Bifidobacterium infantis (B. infantis) supports digestion and can help to alleviate bloating, digestive discomfort, and constipation.5
Lactobacillus fermentum, increases in vitro the bioavailability of Ca, P, and Zn. 26
Lactobacillus paracasei (L. paracasei) may be helpful for individuals with symptoms of leaky gut and helps fight cavities in teeth.14,15
Lactococcus lactis subsp. Cremoris, helpful on Vitamin K creation in fermented dairy Items. Help on Inflammation and Autoimmunity improvement and indirectly prevents osteoporosis by “vitamin K2 to become fully activated and bind calcium” 27
Lactococcus lactis subsp. lactis biovar diacetylactis,
acute treatment in healthy animals, but according to the effects of resveratrol, a nutraceutical polyphenol, and Lactococcus lactis (bacteria probiotic), 28
Lactococcus lactis subsp. Lactis, Antiviral Effects of Lactococcus lactis on Feline Calicivirus, A Human Norovirus Surrogate 29
Leuconostoc mesenteroides, Leuconostoc probiotics may promote health benefits against influenza.Effects of Lactobacillus plantarum and Leuconostoc mesenteroides Probiotics on Human Seasonal and Avian Influenza Viruses
Leuconostoc pseudomesenteroides. Probiotic Potential of Leuconostoc pseudomesenteroides and Lactobacillus Strains Isolated From Yaks high antibacterial efficacy against E. coli and S. enteritidis
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