What is a multi-strain probiotic?

Probiotics - what is it?

The microbiome is otherwise known as the microbiota. 

Probiotics refers to a set of living microorganisms that, when given in the right amount, will know how to support the health of the host.

Single-strain probiotics

In nature, it is difficult to find a probiotic consisting of only one type of microbe. However, modern pharmacy can prepare a probiotic based on just one microbe. 

Let's review one of the most popular probiotics Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG. Lactobacillus is the designation for the genus; rhamnosus - the species; GG - the strain. If a microorganism has shown proven health benefits, they usually apply to a specific strain. This means that another strain of the same genus and species, does not at all have to show exactly the same positive effect. At the same time, it does not mean that they must be drastically different.

Multi-strain probiotics

Commercially, we most often encounter probiotics containing many types, species and strains of microorganisms. 

However, certain applications, mainly medical, require/recommend the administration of a targeted, or single-strain, probiotic.