Health Bonus |
Probiotic |
How it Works |
Where You Can Find |
Reduces the severity of infections |
L. rhamnosus |
One of the most studied probiotics. Several studies show it can reduce both the number and severity of infections. |
All Lifeway Kefir |
Helps strengthen the body’s defenses |
L. acidophilus, L. casei, L. rhamnosus, and L. plantarum |
These cultures help optimize the function of the digestive tract/ immune system.
Probiotics stimulate the production of immune cells. Probiotic bacteria also suppress inflammatory response and help to control intestinal inflammatory diseases. |
All Lifeway Kefir |
Helps minimize problems with lactose intolerance |
L. rhamnosus, L. acidophilus, and B. longum |
Probiotic bacteria “predigest” some of the lactose in dairy products. |
All Lifeway Kefir |
Bad breath |
S. salivarius, L. acidophilus, or S. thermophilus |
Restores a healthy bacterial balance in the mouth; reduces odor-causing compounds produced by bacteria. |
All Lifeway Kefir with just L. acidophilus |
Reduces cholesterol |
B. longum or L. acidophilus |
Decreases production and absorption of cholesterol. |
All Lifeway Kefir |
Irritable Bowl Syndrome |
Lactobacilli and bifidobacteria |
Help the body fight disease and help discourage the growth of harmful bacteria and other disease-causing substances. |
All Lifeway Kefir |
Antibiotic Diarrhea |
L. acidophilus, B. longum, and L. rhamnosus |
Antibodies destroy not only the bacteria causing the infection but also good bacteria inside the body, which can result in diarrhea and yeast infections. Consuming probiotic-fortified foods can help restore the healthy balance of bacteria in the gut and reduce or prevent certain forms of antibiotic-associated diarrhea. |
All Lifeway Kefir |
Travelers Diarrhea |
L. rhamnosus and L. acidophilus |
Decrease incidence and duration of diarrhea. |
All Lifeway Kefir |