Wednesday, January 4, 2012

The Benefits of Bifidobacterium Bifidum




Bifidobacterium bifidum is included in a subsection of bacteria known as probiotics. These beneficial bacteria occur naturally within the human body and are found most commonly in the gastrointestinal tract. Bifidobacterium bifidum  have also been detected, although significantly less in quantity, in breast milk, the mouth , and the vagina. While it is accepted that probiotics act opportunistically within the intestine, in effect beating out known pathogenic species, researchers continue to investigate the specific mechanisms by which bifidobacteria act. As a part of the probiotic group of bacteria, Bifidobacterium bifidum  are attributed with a vast array of beneficial physiologic effects. Some of the benefits associated with Bifidobacterium bifidum  include: improved digestion, augmentation of the immune system, efficient production of lactic and acetic acid without producing carbon dioxide, lower serum cholesterol levels, lower incidence of allergies, enhanced calcium absorption, better synthesis of B-complex vitamins, and further promotes anti-tumorgenic effects in cases of colon cancer. In addition,Bifidobacterium bifidum have commonly been utilized in home remedies for diarrhea, vaginitis, yeast infections, as well as irritable bowel syndrome
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