Comparison of HSNstore’s Best Bacterial Strain Supplements

Bacterial strains and yeast cultures refer to specific species or strains of live microorganisms (bacteria or yeasts) consumed in defined quantities, usually expressed in Colony Forming Units (CFU).

At HSN, you can find different bacterial strain and yeast culture formulas, with varying compositions and concentrations:

Basic Concepts: Bacterial Strains, Prebiotics, Synbiotics and Postbiotics

• Live bacterial strains and yeast cultures: live microorganisms (bacteria or yeasts) consumed in defined quantities.
• Prebiotics: ingredients, such as inulin or FOS, that serve as substrates for certain microorganisms.
• Synbiotics: combinations of live microorganisms and prebiotics in the same formula.
• Tyndallized microorganisms or postbiotics: preparations of inactivated microorganisms, meaning they are no longer alive.

Characteristics of HSN Bacterial Strain Formulas

GI Biotics

GI Biotics is a formula developed with a specific selection of 11 bacterial strains from the Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium genera, along with prebiotics, zinc and vitamin B2.

Zinc contributes to normal macronutrient metabolism, and vitamin B2 contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.

A powder version is also available, developed with 9 strains of tyndallized microorganisms from the Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium and Streptococcus genera, along with prebiotics, enzymes and plant extracts such as ginger and turmeric.

Respi Biotics

Respi Biotics is a formula developed with a specific selection of 10 bacterial strains from the Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium and Streptococcus genera, along with prebiotics and vitamin A.

Vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.

Inmu Biotics

Inmu Biotics is a formula developed with a specific selection of 9 bacterial strains from the Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium genera, along with prebiotics and vitamin D3.

Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal bones.

Women’s Biotics

Women’s Biotics is a formula developed with a specific selection of 11 bacterial strains from the Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium genera, along with prebiotics, vitamin A and vitamin B9.

Vitamin A contributes to normal iron metabolism, and vitamin B9 (folic acid) contributes to the reduction of tiredness and fatigue.

Pylo Biotics

Pylo Biotics is a formula developed with a specific selection of 2 bacterial strains, including Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17648 (Pylopass™), along with vitamin B12.

Vitamin B12 contributes to normal energy-yielding metabolism.

Saccharomyces boulardii

Saccharomyces boulardii is considered one of the original yeast cultures studied in this field. This yeast was discovered in 1920 and played an important role in the development of research into live microorganisms. The HSN formula provides 10B CFU per capsule, along with vitamin A.

Vitamin A contributes to normal iron metabolism.

Saccharomyces boulardii is also included in the Pylo Biotics formula, alongside Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17648.

Tyndallized Microorganisms

Biotics Tindalizados 50 Billion U – Espectro Completo is a formula containing inactivated microorganisms, developed with a specific selection of 9 bacterial strains from the Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium and Streptococcus genera, along with prebiotics, vitamin A and vitamin D3.

Tyndallized microorganisms, also referred to as “postbiotics”, consist of inactivated bacteria, meaning they are no longer alive.

Vitamin D contributes to the maintenance of normal muscle function, and vitamin A contributes to the maintenance of normal vision.

Composition of Each Formula

As this article contains a lot of information, here is a simple overview of the composition of each formula.

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