Yes, it is a flora.
Bifidobacterium animalis is a type of bacteria found in the gut that belongs to the Bifidobacterium genus. It is considered to be beneficial for human health as it helps maintain a healthy balance of gut microbiota and may provide some health benefits, such as improving digestion and immune function.
Bifidobacterium is a valid scientific name of a genus of bacteria. In total there are over 25 species within the genus of Bifidobacterium. An example is Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis, which is ofen used in probiotic yoghurts.
I know 2 bacteria, useful and harmful: E.coli, harmful Salmonella, harmful B. Animalis(Bifidobacterium Animalis), helpful Phytoplankton(not a bacteria, though), helpful
The Latin word animalis means "of an animal" or "of the animal".
Animalis is the genitive of "animal", which means "animal". (In the genitive = "of the animal".)
There is nothing as L. bifidus. There used to be a Lactobacillus bifidus, but since 1969 this may not be used anymore. It probably refers now to any strain of any of the more as 25 species of Bifidobacterium. Which basically means, that you have absolutely no idea to what it refers. Bifidobacterium animalis supsp. animalis strain (Acti)Regularis is a strain used by Danone in their Activia range. This is a well defined and described strain, which has scientifically proven health effects. So the difference is that one is a non existing unclear wrong name that non one knows what it means and a well defined starin. Ralf Hartemink, PhD Food Microbiologist
Excerpt taken from another site; Danone (Activia) claims that the "Bifidus Regularis" or "Bifidus Actiregularis" (both are brand names of Bifidobacterium animalis) helps digestive discomfort and irregularity.[1]
"Animalis."
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Both acidophilus and bifidobacterium are beneficial probiotic bacteria that help promote gut health. Acidophilus is commonly found in the small intestine, while bifidobacterium is found in the large intestine. Both have unique benefits and work together to maintain a healthy balance of gut flora. It is recommended to consume a variety of probiotic strains to support overall gut health.
There is no animal with such a name, as far as I know.
Bifidobacterium is bacteria, and so is probably grown in cultures in a big lab somewhere. When given the right conditions, it doesn't need to be grown inside a colon, and so no animals need to die. The natural environment for this type of bacteria is the colon, it helps with digestion, so also it's a living organism it doesn't die when consumed - you're just putting it back where it belongs. Some casings for supplements can contain gelatine, which is often made from pork. Check the ingredients list, because it varies from company to company.