Bifidobacterium Breve - Digestive and Immune Support

Bifidobacterium Breve is a probiotic strain that aids in digestion and supports overall gut health.

Bifidobacterium Breve FAQ

What is Bifidobacterium breve?

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.

Is Bifidobacterium breve a good probiotic?

Several Bifidobacterium species are largely used as probiotics for their capability of reaching and colonizing the gastrointestinal tract and their documented history of safety. Among them, Bifidobacterium breve, originally isolated from infant faeces, represents one of the most used probiotics in infants.

What type of bacteria are Bifidobacteria?

Bifidobacteria are V- or Y-type branched, rod-shaped, immobile, non-spore-forming, Gram-positive, anaerobic, catalase-negative bacteria that belong to the family Bifidobacteriaceae and the phylum Actinobacteria. The Bifidobacterium genus currently includes over 90 species, excluding the unclassified species ( Supplementary Table S1 ).

Are Bifidobacteria good bacteria?

Bifidobacteria are good bacteria found in your intestinal tract. Research suggests Bifidobacteria may boost immunity, reduce and treat gastrointestinal infections, and improve mood, digestion, and eczema. You can consume Bifidobacteria from food sources, as well as supplements.

Is Bifidobacterium a Gram-positive bacteria?

Satish Patil, in Probiotics in the Prevention and Management of Human Diseases, 2022 Bifidobacterium is a genus of Gram-positive, anaerobic, and nonmotile bacteria. Similar to Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium species are abundant occupants of the gastrointestinal tract.

Why is Bifidobacterium important?

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.