Microorganisms and probiotics
The probiotic approach and the history of the microorganism
Man's relationship with microorganisms is ancient. Health effects from live bacteria in
food are already described in the Old Testament and fermented milk was given to children and during
convalescence in ancient Greece and the Roman Empire.
In 76 BC, the Roman historian Plinius recommended the intake of fermented milk products
for gastrointestinal infections. The probiotic approach was later founded by Eli Metchnikoff at the
Pasteur Institute in Paris in 1908.
What are probiotics?
The word probiotics was coined as early as 1965, but originally comes from the Greek and
means "for life". The World Health Organization WHO has later defined the word and its
meaning as; "Live microorganisms which, when administered in sufficient quantity, provide
valuable health benefits".
Probiotics hosts several types of microorganisms:
Lactic acid bacteria (Lactobacteria) - a type of probiotic with the ability to i.a. by
fermentation convert sugars into lactic acid.
Bifidobacteria - a type of probiotic with particular high ability to e.g. produce organic acids, so-called SCFA (short chain fatty acids), which help to strengthen the barrier of the intestinal mucosa.
Criteria for probiotics
For a bacterial strain or a yeast to qualify itself as a probiotic, it needs to meet
set criteria:
- Must be characterized.
- Be safe for the user.
- Be alive when ingested and remain alive in the intestine.
- Clear storage conditions.
- Have proven health effects.
Bacteria thrive in different places in the gut
Different factors influence where in the gut probiotic strains choose to establish themselves, such as pH
value (acidic or alkaline), oxygen levels and the type of bacteria in the intestinal flora. Some areas,
as the small intestine has more oxygen and a lower pH value, while other areas have little or
no oxygen, for example certain areas of the large intestine, making these areas suitable for the
bacteria strains that do not need oxygen to survive.
Supports the gut's microbial balance
Probiotic bacteria have the ability to support the gut in several different ways. They produce
organic acids and stimulate mucus formation, making the environment unfavorable for
disease-causing bacteria, as well as aid our digestion and support our
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Not allowed
In Sweden, it is not allowed to name bacteria and yeast as probiotics, regardless of whether they< /p>
meets the established criteria or not. Instead, all the bacteria and
yeasts that have health effects are called Lactic Acid Bacteria or Lactic Acid Yeast. The name
is not really correct, as not all bacterial genera produce exactly lactic acid.
Sensitive gut, IBS, Bloating, Gas
Listen to Stine Åsell (Product Manager LactiPlus) and Suzanne Axell (Journalist & Program Manager) when they talk about IBS and Sensitive Bowel.
Bacteria, Intestinal flora, Stomach health
Listen to Stine Åsell (Product Manager LactiPlus) and Suzanne Axell (Journalist & Program Manager) when they talk about the intestinal flora and the importance of the good bacteria for our stomach health
Strengthen your child's immune system, Good Bacteria and Vitamin D
Listen to Stine Åsell (Product Manager LactiPlus) and Suzanne Axell (Journalist & Program Manager) when they talk about VAB, the child's immune system, good bacteria and Vitamin D
Bloated and gassy stomach? This is how you regain the balance in the intestinal flora
Listen to Stine Åsell (Product Manager LactiPlus) and Suzanne Axell (Journalist & Program Leader) as they discuss one of the most common problems in Sweden, namely a good and balanced intestinal flora.
S.Boulardii - The probiotic yeast that saves the holidays
The year is 1923. The French microbiologist Henri Boulard is traveling through Southeast Asia and finds himself in the middle of a cholera epidemic. He discovers that the locals make tea from the peel of lychee and mangosteen fruit to relieve the acute diarrhea caused by cholera, which makes him curious.
The importance of eating lactic acid bacteria
Poor diet and a lifestyle with high stress expose the intestinal flora to great challenges. It is known today that the species richness and amount of bacteria in the intestinal flora is affected by how we live and what we eat, and that the greater the species richness of the intestinal flora, the better resistance we have to disease and imbalance.
The small child's important intestinal flora
The intestinal flora is established and gradually develops in different stages during these 1,000 days. Diversity and composition of the intestinal flora is affected by several factors.
Microorganisms and probiotics
The word probiotics was coined as early as 1965, but originally comes from the Greek and means "for life". The World Health Organization WHO has later defined the word and its meaning...
Assured survival and patented protection technologies
The properties and activity of lactic acid bacteria depend on their viability in the gastrointestinal tract of the host where they primarily act.
The travel company that can save the holiday.
When you travel, there is a risk that your stomach will be upset and the holiday will have to be spent on the toilet. But with the right preparations, the risk can be reduced, or completely eliminated
Upset stomach
Disturbances in the gastrointestinal tract - or "uneasy stomach" - are unfortunately a widespread problem today.
About the intestine and the microflora
The intestine is the boundary between the outside and the inside of the body and also the body's most important area for contact and exchange.
About lactic acid bacteria
Microorganisms are found everywhere on earth and in both humans and animals. In all the water, in the air we breathe and in the food we eat.
Balloon stomach, bloated and gassy - most common stomach problems in Swedish women.
Balloon stomach, bloated and gassy are by far the most common stomach problems in Swedish women.
Characterization shows the special properties of the bacterial strains.
There are many different strains of, for example, Lactobacillus acidophilus, but they do not all have the same properties, but affect their environment in different ways
Our manufacturers
In 1934, Institut Rosell was founded by the microbiologist Dr. José Maria Rosell and Dr. Edouard Brochu and today stands as pioneers for the development of probiotics in the world.
The stomach barometer tells how Swedish stomachs feel.
70% state that they have had various types of stomach problems in the last 12 months.