Bio-Kult is a popular liquid probiotic, that can be taken almost like you would take a snack. It is commonly seen everywhere, but what is it, is it really beneficial? Is it loaded with sugars that take away the benefits? W

1. By Probiotics Expert: Dr. Raga

2.  Bio Kult is a probiotic supplement which
contains 14 strains of good bacteria that is
formulated specifically to enhance the immune
system and digestive health.
 Per capsule, it contains a minimum of 2 billion
probiotic microorganisms (2x109CFU/capsule).
This is also equivalent to 10 billion probiotic
microorganisms per gram (1x1010 CFU/gram).
 This comes in the form of capsules but there are
some instances in which people take the powder
off the capsule and mix it into their food.

3. 1. Lactobacillus
acidophilus
2. Lactobacillus
delbrueckii ssp.
bulgaricus
3. Lactococcus lactis ssp.
lactis
4. Lactobacillus casei
5. Lactobacillus helveticus
6. Lactobacillus plantarum
7. Lactobacillus
rhamnosus
8. Lactobacillus salivarius
ssp. salivarius
9. Bifidobacterium breve
10. Bifidobacterium
bifidum
11 Bifidobacterium
infantis
12. Bifidobacterium
longum
13. Bacillus subtilis
14. Streptococcus
thermophilus

4.  Silica and magnesium stearate in a vegetable
capsule
 Soy and milk products in trace amounts

5. The bio kult probiotic is
equipped with 14 strains of
friendly bacteria which
makes it highly
concentrated. As a result,
this enables the probiotic
strains to reach the gut in
adequate numbers.

6. 1. This protects the bacteria from the acidic
environment of the stomach. When the
bacteria safely arrives in the intestines, its
colonization can occur due to its more
favorable environment.
2. This allows the bio kult probiotics to be
stored at room temperature without
needing it to be refrigerated. This is
important because other probiotic strains
may be killed due to the environment
temperature.

7. 1. Digestive Health
 Probiotics can aid in the promotion of balance
in the intestinal flora.
 Studies reveal that increasing the number of
beneficial bacteria in patients with
inflammatory bowel disease can help in
relieving its symptoms. Also, it benefits
patients with this condition because this
decreases the length of remission periods and
improves the immune system.
 Probiotics are widely used in the replacement of
the good bacteria lost during long-term
antibiotic therapy.

8.  Researchers have found out that probiotics
can be an effective complimentary treatment
for patients who have infectious diarrhea.
Also, there are some studies which suggests
the use of probiotics as a part of rehydration
therapy in diarrhea.
 According to research, probiotics has been
shown to be effective in improving the
symptoms associated with irritable bowel
syndrome such as abdominal
pain/discomfort, bowel irregularities, cramps,
bloating, and gas formation.

9.  Additionally, there have been clinical studies
which have shown the effectiveness of
probiotics in the prevention of Traveller’s
diarrhea. Experts recommend taking
probiotics before, during, and after the trip.
This is essential to allow the establishment of
good bacteria environment in the intestines.
Thus, this lowers the probability of Traveller’s
diarrhea from occuring.

10. 2. Urogenital Health
 Studies show that the probiotic bacteria can
stimulate the immune system to inhibit Candida
from causing conditions such as vaginal thrush,
oral thrush, rashes, fatigue, and systemic
infection.
 With probiotics, the pH of the vagina becomes
lowered. Therefore, this kills of the Candida
present at the area.
 Urinary Tract Infection (UTI) can also be
prevented with the use of probiotics. This is
due to the probiotics’ ability to alter the urinary
tract environment, making it unfavorable for
candida and other harmful organisms.

11.  Since bio kult probiotics contain a numerous
amounts of beneficial bacteria, this may
cause a “die-off” side effect such as bloating.
This occurs if it is taken when there is
pathogenic overload in the digestive tract and
it is started off at high doses.

12.  Probacto is the best probiotic that I have ever
run into. They use multiple strains and they are
spore forming so they can last while not
refrigerated. They do not use cheap bacteria,
but expensive ones such as B. Subtilis.
 Probacto also contains prebiotics to help
stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria in
your gut.
 Probacto contains digestive enzymes to assist
in your digestion.
 Probacto is enteric coated and made to be slow
release so it will release in your gut gradually.

13.  There are various probiotic products which
are available in the market today. This is
possible because of the studies which are
conducted so that the medical field can come
up with better probiotics that can cause more
beneficial effects and less side effects.
Additionally, if possible, research studies
should also be done more extensively to
discover the exact mechanism in which
probiotics act on the body.