Bifidobacterium longum subsp. infantis BI-G201

Strains introduction

Bifidobacterium longum subsp. Infantis (B.infantis), is a gram-positive, catalase-negative, rod-shaped bacteriumpresent 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 Bifidobacterium longum (include B.longum and B.infantis) is not significantly present in the adult gastrointestinal tract, it is considered part of the gut flora andits production of lactic acid is believed to prevent growth of pathogenic organisms. Bifidobacterium longum isnon-pathogenic and is often added to food products for its beneficial probiotic health effects. Bifidobacterium longum colonizes the human gastrointestinal tract where it, along 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 beginto dominate. The persistence of Bifidobacterium longum in the gut is attributed to the glycoprotein-bindingfimbriae structures and bacterial polysaccharides, the latter of which possess strong electrostatic charges thataid in the adhesion of Bifidobacterium longum to intestinal endothelial cells. This adhesion is also enhanced bythe fatty acids in the lipoteichoic acid of the Bifidobacterium 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) Helps to build a superior immune system

(5) Assists in the absorption of nutrients

(6) Suppresses occurrences of eczema

(7) Decreases antibiotic side effects

(8) Decreases duration of diarrhea

(9) Vitamin and Enzymes synthesis