Table 2: Lists 13 potential probiotic bacteria, at the genus, species, and strain level (when applicable). Table 2 also covers key factors in the determination of a bacterium’s probiotic potential, such as whether the bacterium is commensal, is resistant to SIF, can adhere to intestinal epithelia and will stabilise intestinal microflora. (SIF = Simulated Intestinal Fluids) [105,107-134].
Intestinal Probiotic Assessment: Table 2 |
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Bacteria; genus, species, strain |
Origin |
Commensal non-pathogenic |
SIF resistance |
Intestinal adhesion |
Stabilise intestinal microflora |
Bifidobacterium lactis AD011 |
Human GI |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Bifidobacterium bifidum BGN4 |
Human GI |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Bifidobacterium longum BB536 |
Human GI |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Bifidobacterium breve M-16V |
Human GI |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Propionibacterium acidipropionici |
Dairy |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Propionibacterium freudenreichii |
Dairy |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Propionibacterium jensenii |
Dairy |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Bacillus coagulans SNZ1969 |
Vegetation/Compost |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Bacillus subtilis DE111 |
Soil/Vegetation |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Lactobacillus rhamnosus LGG |
Human GI |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Lactobacillus paracasei Lpc-37 |
Human GI |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Lactobacillus plantarum Lp-115 |
Fermented Plant |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |
Yes |