Wisby Probiotic Starter Cultures

The subject probiotics currently is on everyone’s lips. Probiotic germs (probio = for life) are defined as micro organisms, which positively influence human or animal health by there metabolism. Bifidobacteria & Lb. Acidophilus are applied for a long time. However, Lb. Rhamnosus & Ec. Faecium are used, too.

The effect depends on the metabolic activity in the digestive tract. Prior condition is a high survival rate after influence of gastric acid & bile acid. In the intestine itself probiotic germs complete the intestinal flora which is composed of Bacterioides, Eubacteria, Stepococci, Lactobacilli & Bifidobacteria.

Generally the effects of probiotic germs depend on the strain & can be defined as follows:

• Improvement of general well-being,

• Positive influence on intestinal flora,

• Improvement of calcium absorption,

• Stimulation of immunity,

• Reduction of cholesterol level,

• Inhibition o undesired flora,

• Synthesis of vitamins,

• Decrease of diarrhea,

• Increased yields in feed (animal nutrition)

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