Bifidobacterium longum subsp.longum BL-G301

Strains introduction

Bifidobacterium longum subsp. longum(B.longum), is a gram-positive, catalase-negative, rod-shaped bacterium present in the human gastrointestinal tract. It is a micro-aerotolerant anaerobe and considered to be one of the earliest colonizers of the gastrointestinal tract of infants. While B.longum is not significantly present in the adult gastrointestinal tract, it is considered part of the gut flora and its production of lactic acid is believed to prevent growth of pathogenic organisms. B.longum is non-pathogenic and is often added to food products for its beneficial probiotic health effects. B.longum colonizes the human gastrointestinal tract where it along with other Bifidobacterium, represents up to 90% of the bacteria of an infant’s GI tract. This number gradually drops to 3% in an adult’s GI tract as other enteric bacteria such as Bacteroides and Eubacterium begin to dominate. The persistence of B.longum in the gut is attributed to the glycoprotein-binding fimbriae structures and bacterial polysaccharides, the latter of which possess strong electrostatic charges that aid in the adhesion of B.longum to intestinal end othelial cells. This adhesion is also enhanced by the fatty acids in the lipoteichoic acid of the B.longum cell wall

APPLICATIONS:

1) Medication, HealthCare, Dietary Supplements, in forms of capsules, tablet, sachets/strips, drops etc.

2) Food applicated products, juices, gummies, chocolate, candies, bakeries etc.

3) Animal nutrition products

HEALTH BENEFITS:

(1) Gut-flora balance

(2) Helps fight intestinal tract illnesses, like IBS, IBD

(3) Protection against pathogens

(4) Assists in prevention of urinary tract infections

(5) Helps to build a superior immune system

(6) Assists in the absorption of nutrients

(7) Suppresses occurrences of eczema

(8) Decreases antibiotic side effects

(9) Decreases duration of diarrhea

(10) Vitamin and Enzymes synthesis