Which probiotic is it in? All
Species: Bifidobacterium longum is a Gram-positive, catalase-negative, rod-shaped bacterium. It forms glossy white colonies with a convex shape. The strain 35624 is one of the most researched probiotic strains.
Location in the body: The gastrointestinal tract.
This microbe produces: Gamma–Aminobutyric acid or γ-aminobutyric acid (GABA) is a neurotransmitter found in the brain. GABA is a naturally occurring amino acid that works as a neurotransmitter blocking or inhibiting certain brain signals and decreasing activity in the nervous system. Researchers think GAMA may make a person calm or boost your mood.
History
Discovered by the French paediatrician, Henry Tissier.
Found in:
Goat diary products, kefir, seaweed and miso soup.
What does this microbe do?
It is anti-allergy and anxiolytic meaning it can help to reduce anxiety; it inhibits colon cancer and modulates the intermediate markers of colon carcinogenesis.
Indications
Anxiety, depression, diarrhoea, pathogen inhibition, allergies, cognition problems, common cold and flu.
Quantity
Best before food. Adult: 10-20ml daily. Children: 5-15ml daily
