• Strictly aerobic, gram-positive, rod-shaped, and motile
• Spore forming
• Can tolerate low pH
• Isolated from soil
• Easy to administer and available in various dosage forms- suspension, capsules, and sachets.
Well documented and clinically proven in the treatment of
• Diarrhea (Antibiotic-associated, bacterial diarrhea, diarrhea caused by rotavirus) • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) • Upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs) in children
Benefits
• Adheres to the gastrointestinal tract with ease • Immunomodulatory effects • Repairs the gut barrier impairment • Antibacterial properties • Ability to grow in high salt concentrations