Nov
21
Bifidobacterium infantis is found in the intestines of infants and adults. It is also present in the vaginal tract. This probiotic bacterium is a specific inhabitant of the large intestine where it can be found in high concentration among infants. This species of Bifidobacterium is predominant in the feces of breast-fed infants. Like other Bifidobacteria species, this organism can produce acids that may retard the colonization of certain foreign or harmful bacteria in the colon. Research suggests that the presence of Bifidobacterium infantis in the colon helps reduce the incidence of infantile diarrhea.
B. infantis 35624, sold as Align, was found to improve some symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome in women in a recent study.
Tags: Probiotic