Bifidobacterium and the infant gut
by Admin
Posted on 25-06-2024 01:10 PM
Bifidobacterium in general are known for being one of the first colonisers of the infant gut. This is because of their important role degrading carbohydrates from the diet that the infant gut cannot digest.
This has a positive effect not only on the development of the gut but also the baby’s immune system. The mechanism for this is quite complex, but in general terms bifidobacterium have been shown to interact with human immune cells and to modify immune responses. The human microbiome changes constantly, and bifidobacterium is a good example of this. The amount of bifidobacterium in our gut changes during our lifespan, as does the composition of specific bifidobacterium species, in response to our diet.
Bifidobacterium breve (b. Breve) is a type of probiotic ("good" bacteria) that lives in the intestines. It produces lactic and acetic acid in the gut. "good" bacteria such as b. Breve can help break down food, absorb nutrients, and fight off "bad" organisms that might cause diseases. B. Breve is commonly found in the gut of breastfed infants and in the vagina. People use b. Breve for age-related decline in memory and thinking, blood infections, and many other purposes, but there is no good scientific evidence to support these uses. There is also no good evidence to support using b.
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Bifidobacterium is a non-spore-forming, gram-positive, anaerobic probiotic actinobacterium and commonly found in the gut of infants and the uterine region of pregnant mothers. Like all probiotics, bifidobacteria confer health benefits on the host when administered in adequate amounts, showing multifaceted probiotic effects. Examples include b. Bifidum, b. Breve, and b. Longum, common bifidobacterium strains employed to prevent and treat gastrointestinal disorders, including intestinal infections and cancers. Herein, we review the latest development in probiotic bifidobacteria research, including studies on the therapeutic impact of bifidobacterial species on human health and recent efforts in engineering bifidobacterium. This review article would provide readers with a wholesome understanding of bifidobacteria and its potentials to improve human health.
As director of the good housekeeping institute nutrition & fitness lab, registered dietitian stefa ni sassos handles all nutrition-related content, product testing and evaluation. She stays up-to-date on the latest research to provide evidence-based reporting on all things diet and nutrition. Stefani runs and oversees supplement testing and analysis for good housekeeping and has covered several other supplements in the past including women's multivitamins , vegan protein powders , vitamin d , joint supplements and more.