What is acidophilus?
Acidophilus is a particular species of probiotic from the Lactobacillus genus. It has been well researched in various areas including traveller’s diarrhoea, Candida overgrowth and antibiotic-associated thrush or diarrhoea. Lactobacillus acidophilus is a natural resident of both the intestinal and vaginal microflora, and is probably the most common species found in probiotic supplements on the market today.
It is worth bearing in mind that acidophilus can come in varying strains and strengths, and that different strains of acidophilus have different properties and qualities. For example Lactobacillus acidophilus Rosell-52 is registered in the 'Collection National de Culture de Microorganisms (CNCM)' at the Institut Pasteur in France, and has been shown to contain beta-galactosidase which breaks down lactose. Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM®, on the other hand, is registered at the North Carolina State University and has been clinically trialled in areas including IBS, health in the elderly, and pollen allergies.
The OptiBac Probiotics products containing L. acidophilus Rosell-52 include For daily wellbeing, For travelling abroad, For those on antibiotics, For a flat stomach and For your child’s health. Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM® can be found in For daily wellbeing EXTRA Strength.