About Live Cultures
Here you can find general information on probiotics, prebiotics and also more in-depth articles, suitable for healthcare practitioners and professionals, on topics like human strains and probiotics & eczema. Consumers should visit the product pages or consult the product packaging.
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What are Probiotics?
An introduction into probiotics, live cultures and how they are thought to be beneficial to your health.
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What are Prebiotics?
Find out more about prebiotic fibres, like fructooligosaccharides, which selectively promote the growth of probiotics.
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Probiotics and Prebiotics
And in-depth look at how prebiotics and probiotics can work together.
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Probiotic Myths...BUSTED
This guide dispels some common myths about probiotics, by looking at the most up-to-date research and scientific understanding...
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Probiotics Database
A fantastic resource for healthcare practitioners and professionals: The Probiotics Database aims to provide information about the most researched probiotic strains available, and looks at the areas and health conditions for which each strain has been particularly researched for...
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What is Acidophilus?
Lactobacillus acidophilus is one of the most common species available in probiotic supplements. Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM®, is believed to be the most researched acidophilus strain in the world.
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What is Saccharomyces boulardii
Sourced from the lychee fruit, Saccharomyces boulardii is a well researched yeast strain which is used throughout the world.
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In-Depth Articles
These articles cover a wide range of in-depth and technical subjects which are intended for healthcare practitioners and professionals only, including work by renowned probiotic specialist Dr Georges Mouton.
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Glossary
Glossary of probiotic terms