Citokine

Finnish researchers have found single strains of probiotic bacteria have a greater effect on cytokine production than those used in combination.

According to Shane Starling, of the 11 strains tested from six bacterial genera, Streptococcus (in particular Streptococcus thermophilus) and Leuconostoc - were found to be the most potent inducers of cytokine activity, exceeding that of the more commonly utilized Lactobacillus.