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PS128
Lactobacillus plantarum PS128™ is a unique psychobiotic strain which can modulate microbiota-gut-brain axis by boosting and regulating dopamine and serotonin in the brain. PS128™ has several global patents in over 20 countries and many published studies, which proves its benefits to improve Autism, Parkinson's, IBS, Stress, Depress and Anxiety. PS128™ has also received public accolades including "Best Probiotic Product of the Year" awarded by Nutra Ingredients Asia in 2018.
Lactiplantibacillus plantarum PS128™
- 12+ clinical studies
- Probiotic Product of the Year Winner (2018 & 2021 NutraIngredients-Asia Awards)
- 60 million+ doses sold
- Safe to use (GRAS, QPS)
- Vegan (isolated from mustard greens)
- KOSHER and HALAL
Key functions & benefits
- Regulates dopamine (motor control, motivation) and serotonin (mood, sleep)
- Reduces cortisol (stress) levels throughout the body
- Boosts amounts of key SCFAs (short-chain fatty acids) and
- Antioxidant and anti-inflammatory (reduces TNF-α and IL-6, increases IL-10)
- Improves athletic endurance and post-workout physical recovery
- Promotes healthy digestion
How psychobiotics work
Our "microbiota-gut-brain axis" is made up of our gut microbes and the two-way connection between our enteric (intestinal) and central nervous systems. Probiotics in our GI tract interact with our own gut microbes, the food we consume, neurons, endocrine cells, and various immune receptors. They produce SCFAs, balance neurotransmitter and hormone levels, modify genetic expression within our cells, and elicit a variety of other health benefits.
From within the gut, PS128 regulates multiple pathways that determine concentrations of different molecules in the body. Its main mechanism of action is still being studied, but we know PS128 has the unique potential to modulate neurotransmitters (dopamine and serotonin), stress hormone (cortisol), and more.
- Established 2015
- Company Bened Biomedical
- Address 2F.-1, No. 129, Sec. 2, Zhongshan N. Rd., Zhongshan Dist., Taipei City , Taiwan
Bened Biomedical Co., Ltd. was founded in 2015 in Taipei, Taiwan. One of its founders, Professor Ying-Chieh Tsai (National Yang-Ming University), has spent decades studying fermentation and probiotics. It was in his lab where Bened’s first psychobiotic, L. plantarum PS128, was isolated from fermented vegetables.
"Just as 'Bened' comes from the Latin for 'blessing', I hope our research of novel psychobiotic strains will bring blessings and happiness to people all over the world."
-Prof. Ying-Chieh Tsai,
Bened's Chief Founder
Recognition
- 2021 NutraIngredients-Asia Awards - Probiotic Product of the Year - Winner
- 2021 Taipei Biotech Awards - Go-Global Awards - Silver
- 2020 Asian Association of Business Incubation (AABI) - Torch Entrepreneur Award
- 2020 Future Market Insights - Top 10 Global Psychobiotic Player
- 2019 Taiwan Bio Industry Organization Awards - Emerging Company of the Year
- 2018 Project of Subsidies & Incentives For Taipei Industry - Outstanding R&D
- 2018 NutraIngredients-Asia Awards – Probiotic Product of the Year - Winner
- 2017 AABI - Torch Award for Internationalization
- 2017 SME Innovation and Incubation Center - Winner
- 2017 National Innovation Award (Agriculture and Food Biotechnology) - Winner
- 2017 Fenox Startup World Cup - Regional Champion in Taiwan