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Bacillus coagulans in Oral Care
Bacillus coagulans is a spore forming probiotic strain, which makes it more resilient to the demanding conditions inside a toothpaste tube than many fragile probiotic strains.
Formulating a live probiotic toothpaste is harder than it sounds: the strain has to survive manufacturing, packaging, storage and shelf life while remaining viable enough to have an effect when used. Many probiotic strains are fragile outside of refrigerated, low stress conditions. Bacillus coagulans addresses this by being spore forming, under unfavorable conditions it can form a protective spore and remain dormant, then become metabolically active again once conditions are favorable, such as inside the mouth.
Mechanism
Why Bacillus coagulans suits a toothpaste format
| Property | Relevance to toothpaste formulation |
|---|---|
| Spore forming | Can survive as a dormant, protected spore during manufacturing and storage |
| Gram positive bacterium | Structurally distinct from many fragile, non spore forming probiotic strains |
| Concentration in SYMBIOS | 4×10¹⁰ CFU |
Benefits
- Spore forming resilience supports viability through the manufacturing and shelf life process of a toothpaste product.
- Included at a stated concentration (4×10¹⁰ CFU) in SYMBIOS as part of a daily oral microbiome support routine.
Limitations
- As with any live culture ingredient, storage conditions and shelf life still affect performance over time.
- Bacillus coagulans in SYMBIOS is a daily oral care ingredient, not a treatment for diagnosed periodontal or systemic conditions.
Comparison
Not every probiotic strain used in food or supplement products is well suited to a toothpaste format. Spore forming strains such as Bacillus coagulans are more resilient to the mechanical and chemical stress of toothpaste manufacturing than many non spore forming probiotic bacteria, which is why SYMBIOS is built around this strain.
FAQ
Why not use a more common probiotic strain, like those used in yogurt?
Many common food probiotic strains are not spore forming and are more fragile under the manufacturing and storage conditions of a toothpaste tube. Bacillus coagulans is spore forming, which suits the format better.
How much Bacillus coagulans is in SYMBIOS?
SYMBIOS is formulated with Bacillus coagulans at 4×10¹⁰ CFU.
Is Bacillus coagulans the same as an antibacterial ingredient?
No, Bacillus coagulans is a live probiotic bacterium intended to support oral microbiome balance, which is a different mechanism from antibacterial suppression.
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