Description
The main 4 strains of probiotics used in MaxWell Nutrition’s Probiotic Complex 40 Billion CFU supplement are as follows…
Lactobacillus acidophilus
- Naturally found in the intestinal tract, it helps in maintaining the intestinal flora numbers.
- Supports athletic performance, enhanced gut microbiome, increased muscle mass, immune health, reduced cortisol levels, digestive health, cognitive function, and improved allergy symptoms (103,104, 107, 108, 109).
- Supports 70% of the gut-immunological axis (gut immune system) via enhanced mucosal immune response (toll-like receptors), and upregulation of genetic markers associated with macrophage (gut-immune cell) activity (108, 109).
- Reduces inflammation via activation of Toll-like receptors (TLRs) and downregulates the expression of nuclear factor (NF)-κB and pro-inflammatory cytokines (inflammation markers) (109).
Bifidobacterium Lactis
- Known for its ability to help to stimulate the body’s immune response.
- Supports the gut-brain axis via increased neural, endocrine (hormonal), and anti-inflammatory modulation of the hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis (108).
Lactobacillus Plantarum
- It is known for its benefits in helping support the digestive tract.
- Supports digestive and immune health via decreased irritable bowel symptoms, suppression of helicobacter pylori growth (pathogenic bacteria), reduced histamine (reduced allergic response), and reduced gut inflammation (103,104, 107, 108, 109).
Lactobacillus Paracasei
- Known for helping to boost energy levels
- Supports athletic performance via reduction of respiratory tract infections, reduced muscle damage, improved body composition, reduction of lactate-induced exercise (muscle burn), and body composition (108).