Probiotics (multi-strain)

Multi-strain probiotics are supplements containing multiple types of beneficial bacteria that can support various aspects of health, from cognitive function to heart health.

Research indicates that multi-strain probiotics may improve cognitive functions by reducing Alzheimer's-like symptoms and alleviating neurobehavioral abnormalities linked to food allergies. They also help manage metabolic issues such as hypertension, overweight conditions, and high blood sugar levels in individuals following an energy-restricted diet. For extremely preterm infants, these supplements can support immune function.

The strongest connections are that multi-strain probiotics protect against cognitive decline, help with immune function, and improve cardiovascular health by managing blood pressure and inflammation levels. They also show promise in reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety.

While the evidence is promising, more research is needed to fully understand the long-term effects and optimal strains for specific health outcomes.

Sources

• Multi-strain probiotics ameliorate Alzheimer's-like cognitive impairment and pathological changes through the AKT/GSK-3β pathway in senescence-accelerated mouse prone 8 mice. (PMID:38548184)
• Effects of multi-strain probiotics supplementation on body adiposity and metabolic profile in individuals with hypertension and overweight following an energy-restricted diet: A randomized clinical trial. (PMID:40409234)
• Multi-strain probiotics for extremely preterm infants: a randomized controlled trial. (PMID:35314794)
• Efficacy of Single-Strain Probiotics Versus Multi-Strain Mixtures: Systematic Review of Strain and Disease Specificity. (PMID:32274669)
• Multi-Strain Probiotics Alleviate Food Allergy-Induced Neurobehavioral Abnormalities by Regulating Gut Microbiota and Metabolites. (PMID:40573066)
• Single and Multi-Strain Probiotics Supplementation in Commercially Prominent Finfish Aquaculture: Review of the Current Knowledge. (PMID:35722672)

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