Probiotic strains – how they work, benefits and scientific evidence
In this post, we’ll look at a few studies that highlight just how powerful MegaSporeBiotic™ spore-based probiotics are, and what makes them the best probiotic supplement available on the market.
If you’re browsing the aisles of a health food shop or doing a quick online search to find out which probiotic supplement to buy, there’s a good chance you’ll be bombarded with dozens of different products – all claiming to offer incredible health-boosting benefits. But how do you sort through all these products and assess which probiotic is right for you?
Choosing the best probiotic for you comes down to one thing: scientific evidence. However, there is one probiotic supplement in particular that is backed by impressive scientific evidence confirming its effectiveness. That is the unrivalled MegaSporeBiotic™ from Microbiome Labs.
Choosing the best probiotic for you comes down to one thing – scientific evidence.
In this post, we’ll look at several studies that highlight just how powerful MegaSporeBiotic™ spore-based probiotics are, and what makes them the best probiotic supplement available on the market. We’ll explore what makes spore-based probiotics so beneficial, and how these unique bacterial strains boost the health not only of the digestive system, but also of the immune and nervous systems. So… let’s dive deeper into this topic!
What are spore-based probiotics?
By definition, probiotics are a class of microorganisms – mainly bacteria – that are beneficial to health. Spore-forming probiotics, also known as spore-forming probiotics, are a subset of probiotics that occur naturally, for example in soil. (Not all beneficial gut bacteria are capable of forming spores. The most common Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species cannot do so.)
Before supermarkets came along and before we started focusing on washing our food thoroughly, our ancestors lived close to the land. They ate food from the ground, not from supermarket shelves – which means they regularly consumed these probiotics. So, for most of human history, these spore-based probiotics have evolved alongside us and within us, becoming an integral part of our microbiome.
As the name suggests, spore-based probiotics are unique due to their ability to form a protective barrier known as an endospore. These endospores surround the bacteria, protecting them from harsh environmental conditions and enhancing their ability to survive – which makes these bacterial strains particularly well-suited to surviving and thriving in the harsh conditions of your digestive system.
Types of spore-based probiotics
Whilst there are several types of spore-based probiotics, the most common and effective soil-based probiotics belong to a genus of bacteria known as Bacillus. Within this genus, there are several specific strains that offer particularly significant health benefits. These four strains (which are also found in MegaSporeBiotic™ probiotics) are:
- Bacillus subtilis, HU58
- Bacillus clausii, SC-109
- Bacillus coagulans, SC-208
- Bacillus licheniformis, SL-307
Each of these strains has a different effect on the delicate ecosystem of microbes that inhabit your gut.
In the next section of our article on spores, we will outline the scientific benefits of taking spore-based probiotics and their advantages over other commonly available probiotics.
Sources:
- Treatment with a spore-based probiotic containing five strains of Bacillus induced changes in the metabolic activity and community composition of the gut microbiota in a SHIME® model of the human gastrointestinal system – ScienceDirect
- A synbiotic formulation containing spore-forming Bacillus strains and a prebiotic fibre blend consistently enhanced metabolic activity by modulating the gut microbiome in vitro – ScienceDirect
- Bacillus spp. Spores—A Promising Treatment Option for Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome – PMC (nih.gov)
- Efficacy of Spore-Forming Bacilli Supplementation in Patients with Mild to Moderate Elevation of Triglycerides: A 12-week, Randomised, Double-blind, Placebo-controlled Trial – PubMed (nih.gov)
- Oral spore-based probiotic supplementation was associated with a reduced incidence of postprandial dietary endotoxins, triglycerides, and biomarkers of disease risk – PMC (nih.gov)
- Probiotic Bacillus Spores Protect Against Acetaminophen-Induced Acute Liver Injury in Rats – PubMed (nih.gov)