Bifidobacterium bifidum

Which probiotic is it in? All

Species: Bifidobacterium bifidum is one of the most common probiotic bacteria found in the body.

Location in the body: Stomach and intestines, vagina and mouth

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 mood.

History of Bifidobacterium bifidum

Discovered in 1899 by French paediatrician, Henry Tissier at the Pasteur Institute where he noticed a strange “Y” shaped microorganism in the stool of infants who had diarrhea.

Found in:

Fermented foods such as yoghurt and kimchi, Miso, tempeh, pickles, sour dough bread, some vinegar, buttermilk, cured meats and certain wines.

What does this microbe do?

It belongs to a group of bacteria sometimes known as lactic acid bacteria, it assists in the breakdown of food, the take-up of nutrients and prevents the imbalance of microbes caused by a take over of pathogenic bacteria.

Indications

Ulcerative colitis, IBS, in breast milk it may reduce the growth of Gram-negative in infants, H.pylori, restoration of the gut after chemotherapy, constipation, lung infections, necrotizing enterocolitis, depression.