How Probiotics Work Against Pathogens on Surfaces
Probiotics work against pathogens by competing for resources and space on surfaces. The beneficial microorganisms in probiotics can outcompete harmful pathogens for nutrients, space, and other resources. This reduces their ability to grow and multiply. Additionally, some probiotics have been shown to produce antimicrobial compounds, such as lactic acid and hydrogen peroxide. These can help to kill harmful pathogens.
These compounds create an environment that is inhospitable to pathogens, reducing their ability to survive and spread. Furthermore, the application of a probiotic spray or serum to a man made surface or to the skin’s surface can help to establish and maintain a healthy microbial balance called a microbiom. This can prevent the growth of harmful pathogens and promote overall hygiene and cleanliness. Overall, the use of probiotics as a cleaner works by competing with pathogens for resources, producing antimicrobial compounds, and establishing a healthy microbial balance. This reduces the risk of pathogen’s growth and spread.
In the following study; Algburi, A., Al-Hasani, H.M., Ismael, T.K. et al. Antimicrobial Activity of Bacillus subtilis KATMIRA1933 and Bacillus amyloliquefaciens B-1895 Against Staphylococcus aureus Biofilms Isolated from Wound Infection. Probiotics & Antimicro. Prot. 13, 125–134 (2021). The scientists discovered that the difficult to stop infections caused by pathogenic bacterium known as Staph, MRCA and MSSA can be stopped by good bacteria called probiotics. The same kinds found in Prōtëkt® products. These bacteria make a biofilm around themselves that helps them resist medicine, chemicals and physical scrubbing which then allows them to keep coming back after the chemicals are dry.
In this study, they looked at 4 different types of bad bacteria. Two of them were resistant to disinfectant cleaners and antibiotics and the other two were not. They used special tests to figure out what kind of bacteria they were dealing with. The results showed that these bad germs were not easily killed by common antibiotics like amoxicillin, penicillin or cleaning chemicals. But when they exposed these pathogenic bacteria to good bacteria (Bacillus subtilis), the results were effective against the bad bacteria. The good bacteria also stuck together with the pathogens and stopped them from forming the protective film.
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