Bifidobacterium bifidum is an important natural inhabitant found in the digestive system of adults and children, but is especially important to and prevalent in breast fed infants. It resides mainly in the lining of the large intestine and the vaginal tract. Benefits:
Helps weight gain in infants.
Digests lactose
Ferments indigestible fibers, there by producing more energy.
Synthesizes some vitamins, especially several of the B vitamins.
Assists in mineral absorption, especially iron, calcium, magnesium and zinc.
Inhibits the growth of Salmonella, Bacillus cereus, Staphylococcus aureus, Candida albicans, Campylobacter jejuni, Listeria, Shigella, E.coli and Clostridium by crowding them out and eating the nutrients they need.
Fights bad bacteria by lowering the intestinal pH through its production of fatty acids, lactic acid and acetic acid.
Absorbs large quantities of ferrous ions, there by inhibiting the growth of bad bacteria that use it for food.
Helps decompose nitrosamines (cancer-causing substances) and suppress the production of nitrosamines in the intestines
Lower serum cholesterol.
It has the ability to protect the body against rotavirus diarrhea and is a supportive therapy for intestinal infections and intestinal disturbances
It has immune strengthening properties, especially in relation to colon health and its suppressive effect on tumors.
Therapeutic uses:
Digestive disorders in infants
Enterocolitis.
Constipation.
Cirrhosis of the liver.
Imbalance of intestinal flora following antibiotic therapy.
Promotion of intestinal peristalsis.
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Test
Specifications
01
Description
Light brown coloured powder with characteristic odour.
02
Identification
Gram-positive rods.
03
Moisture Content
Not more than 5%
04
Stability
Stable at cold temperature
(preferably 4°C - 8°C ) in dry place
