Bifidobacterium bifidum

Studies in people

• Open question

  Gut bacteria in obesity³

  In people with obesity, Bifidobacterium bifidum increased some gut bacteria and reduced Gemmiger formicilis.

• Benefit

  Chronic constipation relief⁴

  In Chinese adults with chronic constipation, Bifidobacterium bifidum CCFM16 improved stool consistency and increased the proportion of weekly bowel movement responders.

• Benefit

  Infant milk allergy⁵

  In infants with milk allergy, Bifidobacterium bifidum TMC3115 lowered allergy scores and improved gut bacteria.

• Benefit

  Irritable bowel syndrome symptoms⁶

  In people with IBS, heat-treated Bifidobacterium bifidum helped more of them feel better than a dummy capsule.

• Benefit

  Gut symptoms in diabetes⁷

  In people with type 2 diabetes on metformin, Bifidobacterium bifidum eased diarrhea and constipation, but blood sugar stayed the same.

• Benefit

  Cholesterol and gut bacteria⁸

  People with high cholesterol who took Bifidobacterium bifidum for three weeks had lower total and LDL cholesterol.

• Benefit

  Digestive symptom relief⁹

  In healthy adults, drinking milk fermented with Bifidobacterium bifidum daily eased overall gut symptoms, gas and diarrhea.

The signal at the top counts the findings in people and in animal and lab studies. A concern in studies of people outranks animal and lab studies, and “No concerns” needs at least one finding in people. When most findings in people point one way, the page leans that way (“Mostly”), and every finding is still shown. Findings whose study type is not stated are shown but not counted. This page is a reference, not medical advice. It describes what regulators and published research say. Talk to a doctor or dietitian about your own diet.