Lactobacillus Acidophilus LA1 (10 billion CFU)

For probiotics to effectively colonize the gut, they must survive the harsh environment of stomach acid and reach the small intestine intact. We specifically chose Lactobacillus acidophilus because it is one of the few probiotics scientifically proven to be inherently resistant to stomach acid, ensuring it arrives in your gut alive.

When evaluating probiotics, it's crucial to consider the specific strain used. Different strains can have vastly different effects; one may be proven to have a beneficial effect on a particular symptom, while another may have no impact at all.

Research has shown that Lactobacillus acidophilus LA-1, the strain we selected for Daily Gut, can help the improved function and tightening of the intestinal barrier, helping to address leaky gut and reduce gut inflammation—the underlying cause of many digestive issues.

Sources:

‘A special fondness for lactobacilli’ Appl Environ Microbiol. 2004 Jun;70(6):3189-94‘Survival of Probiotic Lactobacilli in Acidic Environments Is Enhanced in the Presence of Metabolizable Sugars’, Appl Environ Microbiol. 2005 Jun; 71(6): 3060–3067. B. M. Corcoran,C. Stanton,G. F. Fitzgerald and  R. P. Ross. 

Rana Al-Sadi et. al (2021) Lactobacillus acidophilus Induces a Strain-specific and Toll-Like Receptor 2–Dependent Enhancement of Intestinal Epithelial Tight Junction Barrier and Protection Against Intestinal Inflammation. American Journal of Pathology, Volume 191, Issue 5, P872-884.