Bifidobacterium longum

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 of Bifidobacterium longum

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.