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Bifidobacteria-- A group of bacteria normally present in the intestine. Commercial supplements are available.
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What is bifidobacterium spp color?
Bifidobacteria have no colour.
What are uses of protozoa -- except botox or Botulinum Toxin Type A?
Bifidobacteria are a genus of bacteria that make up a large portion of the microbes found in the human intestines. Known as gut flora, they are necessary for proper digestion. Some dairy producers market strains of Bifidobacteria (B. animalis) in their yogurt products as probiotics,beneficial organisms that assist the body's naturally occurring gut flora. Activa, produced by Dannon, contains a strain of B. animalis, which the company markets as Bifidus Regularis (Bifidus Digestivum in the UK).
Are there more anaerobic bacteria or aerobic bacteria?
aerobic bacteria - bacteria which need oxygen to survive, eg. staphylococcus aureus, commonly found on the skin. anaerobic bacteria - bacteria which can survive without oxygen, and will die with oxygen. eg. e. coli, bacteroids, commonly found in the digestive tract
What's the amount of probiotics in Activia or probiotics pills?
There are many determining factors.First with Activa.Well, any probiotic is better than none.Actually lets define Probiotic: for readers not familiar with this term.Probiotics are live microorganisms (typically bacteria) which are healthy for the host, or in this case the human digestive tract. According to the currently adopted definition by FAO/WHO, probiotics are: "Live microorganisms which when administered in ADEQUATE amounts confer a health benefit on the host"Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and bifidobacteria are the most common types of microbes used as probiotics; but, in fact, there are over 2,000 various good floral bacteria that are good sources of Probiotics, as each can fulfill a different purpose.Probiotics are commonly consumed as part of fermented foods with specially added active live cultures; such as in yogurt, soy yogurt, or as dietary supplements.Etymologically, the term appears to be a composite of the Latin preposition pro ("for") and the Greek adjective βιωτικός (biotic), the latter deriving from the noun βίος (bios, "life").At the start of the 20th century, probiotics are known to beneficially affect the digestive tract by improving its intestinal microbial balance, thus inhibiting pathogens and toxin producing parasitic bacteria.Today, specific health effects are being investigated and documented including alleviation of chronic intestinal inflammatory diseases, prevention and treatment of pathogen-induced diarrhea urogenital infections, and atopic diseases.According to scientific studies, the good bacteria, or intestinal flora is killed off by antibiotics and the preservatives that are present in the food we eat.Preservatives are antibiotics that are added to food stuffs to lengthen shelf life.Now Back to your question:Activa is a brand name yogurt touted for its contents of added probiotics, and marketed as a healthful food product.Probiotic content is scientifically measured by the counting of "colonies"The more colonies of bacteria the more effective the product will be.The Auctiva website states that the organism Bifidus Regularis is added to help with regular bowel movements, and if fact yes, it will help, but due to the low actual colony counts it will take eating a large volume of this yogurt to realize these effects.Again This is only ONE specific type of probiotic and as stated above there are over 2,000 various good bacteria that are termed probiotic.Concerning Probiotic pills this is a whole other animal. This is due to the many different marketers of these pills, and all have their own formula of probiotic and colony strength. You would need to investigate each one of them for specific details as to species of bacteria, and actual colony counts included.Another question to ask is: What Is The Filler Material Used In The Pills?example: a 400 mg capsule could only contain as little as 30 mg of actual probiotic and the remainder would be classified as "other" or "inactive" ingredients which should worry you.In closing, the most important fact is that when you consume probiotics in a form that is not protected from the hydrochloric acid, and digestive enzyme pepsin of the stomach such as in yogurts, or non-enteric coated capsules as much as 90% of the probiotic is hydrolyzed, and destroyed.
What are prebiotics?
Prebiotics are parts of food that you can't digest directly.When your partially digested meal arrives in your large intestine, it becomes the food for your probiotic microbes. Mother's milk contains sugars (galacto-oligosaccharides), which feed probiotic bacteria known as Bifidobacterium, which protect babies from gastrointestinal infections. In addition, probiotic bacteria thrive on the parts of plants that you can't digest directly, including oligofructose and inulin. Oligofructose is a fructooligosaccharide, which refers to a short chain of fructose molecules. Inulins are a group of polysaccharides, which means a long chain of sugar molecules. Since these prebiotics are composed of sugars, they are carbohydrates, and since they are indigestible and able to be dissolved in water, they are soluble fibers. Although you can't digest prebiotics, the probiotic bacteria in your colon can metabolize them through fermentation, releasing significant quantities of carbon dioxide, hydrogen, and methane. This process can sometimes cause intestinal gas; however, if you eat these prebiotic soluble fibers regularly, your body grows accustomed to them, and you experience fewer problems with gas.Inulin and oligofructose are naturally present in many plant foods, and may help prevent constipation, promote enzyme activity and improve the pH levels in your colon. In addition, inulin promotes Lactobacillus acidophilus to produce butyrate, a beneficial short-chain fatty acid that helps inhibit inflammation in the intestinal tract. The following list shows foods in decreasing order of their average prebiotic content (values per 100 g):Chicory root, raw: 41.6 g inulin, 22.9 g oligofructoseJerusalem artichoke, raw: 18.0 g inulin, 13.5 g oligofructoseDandelion greens, raw: 13.5 g inulin, 10.8 g oligofructoseGarlic, raw: 12.5 g inulin, 5.0 g oligofructoseLeek, raw: 6.5 g inulin, 5.2 g oligofructoseAsparagus, raw: 2.5 g inulin, 2.5 g oligofructoseWheat bran, raw: 2.5 g inulin, 2.5 g oligofructoseWheat flour, baked: 2.4 g inulin, 2.4 g oligofructoseBanana, raw: 0.5 g inulin, 0.5 oligofructoseBeans, peas, and lentils contain the oligosaccharides, raffinose and stachyose, that feed bifidobacteria, which suppress the activity of putrefactive bacteria, such as Clostridium in the colon. Good sources include:Adzuki beans, raw: 0.2 g raffinose; 3.9 g stachyoseSoybeans, raw: 0.7 g raffinose; 3.2 g stachyoseChickpeas, raw: 0.7 g raffinose; 2.4 g stachyoseLima beans, raw: 0.4 g raffinose; 2.5 g stachyoseBlack-eyed peas, raw: 0.5 g raffinose; 2.4 g stachyosePeas, split, raw: 0.7 g raffinose; 2.1 g stachyoseMung beans, raw: 0.8 g raffinose; 1.4 g stachyoseLentils, raw: 0.3 g raffinose; 1.9 g stachyoseBeta glucans are sugars that are found in the cell walls of baker's yeast, shiitake mushrooms, and cereal grains, like barley, oats, rye, and wheat. They increase the number of probiotic bacteria in the intestines, especially in people over the age of fifty. Beta glucans stimulate the activity of macrophages, which are immune cells that ingest and demolish invading pathogens and stimulate other immune cells to attack. Macrophages also release cytokines, chemicals that enable the immune cells to communicate with one another. In addition, beta glucans stimulate lymphocytes (white blood cells) that bind to tumors or viruses, and release chemicals to destroy it. Beta glucans also help to lower total and low-density lipoprotein (LDL or "bad") cholesterol. Lentinan, a type of beta glucan found in shiitake mushrooms, is believed to reduce tumor activity and lessen the side effects of cancer treatment. Beta glucans also help your body do battle with bacteria resistant to antibiotic treatment and viruses that cause upper respiratory infections. They fight a form of Escherichia coli (ETEC), which cause traveler's diarrhea. They also fight upper respiratory infections from colds and flu.Because only plants contain these probiotic-nourishing carbohydrates, vegans have much higher counts of probiotic bacteria than do meat eaters. Vegans who eat starches, vegetables, and fruits, which contain a wide variety of indigestible sugars that feed and stimulate the growth of probiotic bacteria, require no additional prebiotic supplements to obtain optimal health benefits form their probiotic microbes (natural or enhanced by probiotic supplements).
Do breast fed babies have higher bifidobacteria levels in feces?
Yes, because breast milk increases the bifidobacteria levels, and bifidobacteria levels decrease with age.
What is bifidobacterium spp color?
Bifidobacteria have no colour.
Who has the highest bifidobacteria level?
breast fed infants
Which bacteria are helpful?
E.coli,Rhizobium,Streptomyces,Bifidobacteria are 3 of them
What stimulates the growth of bifidobacteria and are considered prebiotics?
Fructo-oligosaccharides
What fibers stimulate the growth of bifidobacteria and are considered prebiotics?
Fructo-oligosaccharides
What bacteria are considered beneficial Clostridia escherichia coli salmonellae or bifidobacteia?
Bifidobacteria
Who has the highest bifidobacteria levels in feces?
women taking estrogen replacement therapy
Who has high levels of bifidobacteria in their feces?
bifidobacterium populations are dominant in breast fed babies. Up to 90%
What are friendly microbes?
Yeast is one microbe that is considered friendly as it has benefits to a humans health. Bifidobacteria is another that is often found in breast feed babies.
What should I supplement my diet with to prevent parasitic infections?
probiotics such as Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifidobacteria, and other beneficial intestinal bacteria that cultivate normal intestinal flora and suppress the spreading of parasites.
Does bifidobacterium has sulfur chemical in it?
Bifidobacteria are bacteria and all bacteria contain protein. And as all protein containes sulphur-containing amino acids, all living creatures have many sulphur components in them.
