Gram-positive genus in the Actinobacteria phylum. Present in breast milk. Colonizes the human GI tract at birth. Common in probiotics. Thrives on a wide variety of prebiotic fibers.
- The amount of Bifidobacterium has been measured at lower levels after weight-loss and gastric bypass surgery.
- Lower levels also measured in people with IBD and IBS.
- Lower levels seen in type 2 diabetes
- Lower levels seen in pediatric allergy
- Lower levels seen in autism
- Infants with lower Bifidobacterium may have increased risk for weight gain in childhood
Gram-positive genus in the Actinobacteria phylum. Present in breast milk. Colonizes the human GI tract at birth. Common in probiotics.
Thrives on a wide variety of prebiotic fibers.
High levels are more common in children than in adults.
Increased levels of Bifidobacterium spp. have been seen in obese compared to lean/overweight subjects.
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