Multi Strain Probiotic: A Simple Way to Support Gut Health
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Submitted by the Metagenics Marketing Team
Your gut does more than help with digestion—it plays a role in how you feel, look, and function every day. Multi strain probiotics can support gut health, skin health, immune system, and steady energy—starting from the inside out.
Why is gut health important?
Consider this: about 70% of your immune system lives there, and its health influences a variety of vital bodily processes. 1,2 This connection is why taking care of your gut health is so important for your overall well-being.
What makes multi strain probiotics different?
Think of your gut like a garden, filled with tiny living things called microbes. Some are helpful—like flowers and healthy plants—and some are not—like weeds. Probiotics are like planting more of those helpful “good” bacteria in your garden. When you take a probiotic with more than one type of probiotic strain—called a multi strain probiotic—you’re planting a variety of strong, healthy bacteria that can do even more to support your gut and whole-body health.
5 daily benefits of multi strain probiotics
1. Digestive comfort & nutrient absorption
- A healthy gut helps break down food so your body can absorb nutrients.4
- Probiotic strain: Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM®
- Benefit: Helps support a strong gut lining and digestive comfort*
- Product to try: UltraFlora® Balance Probiotic >>
2. Regular bowel movements
- Good bacteria help keep things moving comfortably. 4,5
- Probiotic strain: Bifidobacterium lactis Bi-07®
- Benefit: Helps with regular, healthy bathroom habits*
- Product to try: UltraFlora® Spectrum Probiotic >>
3. Immune health & balance
- Around 70% of your immune system lives in your gut.
- Probiotic strains: Bifidobacterium lactis (Bi-07) and Bifidobacterium lactis (Bl-04) plus vitamin D.6-7
- Benefit: Helps keep your immune system strong and balanced*
- Product to try: UltraFlora® Complete Probiotic >>
4. Clearer, healthier skin
- Tiny microbes in your gut help support a balanced response throughout the body*8,9
- Probiotic strain: Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG
- Benefit: Supports skin health by promoting gut balance and immune harmony*
- Product to try: UltraFlora® Complete Probiotic >>
5. Steady energy & healthy metabolism
- A balanced gut may help your body use nutrients better.10
- Probiotic strain: Lactobacillus acidophilus (NCFM®)
- Benefit: Helps support sugar metabolism*
- Product to try: UltraFlora® Complete Probiotic >>
How to choose the best multi strain probiotic for your health needs
Not all probiotics are the same—and your body’s needs are unique.
Frequently Asked Questions About Probiotics
What are multi-strain probiotics?
They’re supplements that contain more than one type of probiotic bacteria to support a wider range of health benefits.
Can I take probiotics every day?
Yes! Many people take probiotics daily to support digestion, immune health, and overall balance.
How long does it take for probiotics to work?
Some people notice a difference in just a few days, while others may take a few weeks. It depends on your body and the strain.*
Do probiotics help with skin issues?
Yes! Some strains, like Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG, supports clearer skin.*
Which probiotic is best for bloating?
Look for strains like Bi-07® or try UltraFlora® IB Probiotic to support digestive comfort and reduce occasional gas or bloating.*
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References
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- Sanders ME et al. Invited review: the scientific basis of Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM functionality as a probiotic. J Dairy Sci. 2001;84(2):319–331.
- Liang D et al. Involvement of gut microbiome in human health and disease: brief overview, knowledge gaps and research opportunities. Gut Pathog. 2018;10(3):1186.
- Ringel-Kulka T et al. Probiotic bacteria Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM and Bifidobacterium lactis Bi-07 versus placebo for the symptoms of bloating in patients with functional bowel disorders: a double-blind study. J Clin Gastroenterol. 2011;45(6):518-525.
- Favretto DC et al. Effect of the consumption of a cheese enriched with probiotic organisms (Bifidobacterium lactis bi-07) in improving symptoms of constipation. Arq Gastroenterol. 2013;50(3):196-201.
- Childs CE et al. Xylo-oligosaccharides alone or in synbiotic combination with Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis induce bifidogenesis and modulate markers of immune function in healthy adults: a double-blind, placebo-controlled, randomised, factorial cross-over study. Br J Nutr. 2014;111(11):1945–1956.
- West NP et al. Probiotic supplementation for respiratory and gastrointestinal illness symptoms in healthy physically active individuals. Clin Nutr. 2014;33(4):581–587.
- Fabbrocini G et al. Supplementation with Lactobacillus rhamnosus SP1 normalises skin expression of genes implicated in insulin signalling and improves adult acne. Benef Microbes. 2016;7(5):625–630.
- Gao T et al. The Role of Probiotics in Skin Health and Related Gut-Skin Axis: A Review. Nutrients. 2023;15(14):3123.
- Andreasen AS et al. Effects of Lactobacillus acidophilus NCFM on insulin sensitivity and the systemic inflammatory response in human subjects. Br J Nutr. 2010;104(12):1831–1838.
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