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Limosilactobacillus reuteri

BioGaia products contain live microbes from the strain Limosilactobacillus reuteri. It is one of the most well-researched probiotics available, whose safety has been tested in extensive safety studies with healthy newborns, infants, and adults.

Limosilactobacillus reuteri grounded in evolution

Around four billion years ago the earth saw the emergence of its first forms of life – bacteria. Since then, these single-cell organisms have “populated” our planet. The reason they have been able to survive for such an incredibly long time – despite dramatically varying conditions such as volcanic eruptions and ice ages – is their fantastic ability to adapt.

The bacteria that live in and on the human body continue to co-evolve with us today. Research has shown that the bacterial species Limosilactobacillus reuteri has developed with us over millions of years, leading it to adapt to its host in a successful symbiosis. Limosilactobacillus reuteri is also one of the first bacterial species to naturally establish itself in the microbiota of a newborn.
Illustration of a probiotic bacterium connected to a network of yellow dots, symbolizing its interaction within a system. Illustration of a probiotic bacterium connected to a network of yellow dots, symbolizing its interaction within a system.

Why is Limosilactobacillus reuteri so special?

The particular strain of any probiotic bacteria determines their properties and mode of action. 

As such, each probiotic strain is different. BioGaia products contain bacteria of the Limosilactobacillus reuteri species from the Limosilactobacillus reuteri family, specifically the strain Limosilactobacillus reuteri Protectis (L. reuteri DSM 17938). The human digestive tract is this strain’s natural habitat, making it particularly well-suited to thriving and developing in this area of the body. As such, Limosilactobacillus reuteri Protectis naturally supplements the intestinal flora.

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Safety first – BioGaia and L. reuteri Protectis

Is L. reuteri Protectis safe? In one word: yes. Over the past years, BioGaia products have been tested in extensive safety studies with infants, children, healthy and immune compromised adults. 

L. reuteri Protectis is also considered safe as it fulfills the following criteria: The probiotic is of human origin, it is named and classified according to correct taxonomy, it is manufactured under controlled conditions to eliminate contamination, its safety has been evaluated and documented on the target population, and it contains no toxins or transferrable antibiotic-resistant genes.  

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Proven and tested by the public

Of course, clinical trials have shown that BioGaia products are safe (even in very high doses exceeding those found in BioGaia products). 

But more importantly, over 100 Million units of BioGaia Protectis have been sold worldwide with no reported side effects since 2004. So, we can proudly say that BioGaia products are very safe! 

Trusted by paediatricians - recommended by parents. 

Zdrowie jelit i odporność

Zdrowie jelit i odporność

Oprócz tlenu, żywność jest niezbędna do życia człowieka. To nasz układ trawienny musi wydobyć z niej potrzebne nam składniki odżywcze, co nie zawsze jest łatwym zadaniem. W naszych jelitach toczy się nieustanna walka między dobrymi i złymi bakteriami.

Znaczenie bakterii

Znaczenie bakterii

Probiotyki to dobre bakterie, które promują zdrowe jelita. Gdy są w równowadze, dobre bakterie bronią nasze ciała przed szkodliwymi bakteriami. Ale czasami potrzebują wsparcia, aby się rozwijać.

Czym są probiotyki

Czym są probiotyki

„Probiotyki” to ogólne określenie żywych mikroorganizmów, które są korzystne dla organizmu – niektórzy nazywają je nawet „przyjaznymi” bakteriami. Czytaj dalej, aby uzyskać więcej informacji o tych małych pomocnikach.