SAFE
Bifidobacterium bifidum
Bifidobacterium bifidum
Likely Safe
V4 Verified
Probiotics
Upper Safe Limit
No UL established
PubMed Studies
148
About
B. bifidum is dominant in infant gut microbiome. Evidence for IBS, traveller's diarrhoea prevention, and immune support. Produces sialidase helping break down glycoproteins in gut mucus.
How it works (mechanism of action)
Produces sialidase for mucus glycoprotein metabolism. Adheres to intestinal epithelium. Produces lactic and acetic acid lowering gut pH.
📊 Effectiveness
Gut health
Evidence Grade A · 22 studies · n=3,800 · Meta-analysis available
IBS symptoms
Evidence Grade B · 18 studies · n=2,200
Evidence grades: A=Strong RCT evidence · B=Good clinical trials · C=Limited trials · D=Preliminary/traditional
👥 Safety by Population
🚫 Contraindications & Warnings
Very safe. Keep refrigerated to maintain viability.
🇪🇺 EU Health Claims Status
Art.13(1)
✓ AuthorisedNon-compliance with the Regulation because on the basis of the scientific evidence assessed, this food is not sufficiently characterised for a scientific assessment of this claimed effect and the claim could not therefore be substantiated.
Regulation EU 1924/2006 · ART13 1
Art.13(1)
✓ AuthorisedNon-compliance with the Regulation because on the basis of the scientific evidence assessed, this claimed effect for this food has not been substantiated.
Regulation EU 1924/2006 · ART13 1
Art.13(1)
✓ AuthorisedNon-compliance with the Regulation because on the basis of the scientific evidence assessed, this food is not sufficiently characterised for a scientific assessment of this claimed effect and the claim could not therefore be substantiated.
Regulation EU 1924/2006 · ART13 1
Art.13(1)
✓ AuthorisedNon-compliance with the Regulation because on the basis of the scientific evidence assessed, this food is not sufficiently characterised for a scientific assessment of this claimed effect and the claim could not therefore be substantiated.
Regulation EU 1924/2006 · ART13 1
Art.13(1)
✓ AuthorisedNon-compliance with the Regulation because on the basis of the scientific evidence assessed, this food is not sufficiently characterised for a scientific assessment of this claimed effect and the claim could not therefore be substantiated.
Regulation EU 1924/2006 · ART13 1
Art.13(1)
✓ AuthorisedNon-compliance with the Regulation because on the basis of the scientific evidence assessed, this claimed effect for this food has not been substantiated.
Regulation EU 1924/2006 · ART13 1
Art.13(1)
✓ AuthorisedNon-compliance with the Regulation because on the basis of the scientific evidence assessed, this food is not sufficiently characterised for a scientific assessment of this claimed effect and the claim could not therefore be substantiated.
Regulation EU 1924/2006 · ART13 1
Art.13(1)
✓ AuthorisedNon-compliance with the Regulation because on the basis of the scientific evidence assessed, this food is not sufficiently characterised for a scientific assessment of this claimed effect and the claim could not therefore be substantiated.
Regulation EU 1924/2006 · ART13 1
Art.13(1)
✓ AuthorisedNon-compliance with the Regulation because on the basis of the scientific evidence assessed, this food is not sufficiently characterised for a scientific assessment of this claimed effect and the claim could not therefore be substantiated.
Regulation EU 1924/2006 · ART13 1
Art.13(1)
✓ AuthorisedNon-compliance with the Regulation because on the basis of the scientific evidence assessed, this food is not sufficiently characterised for a scientific assessment of this claimed effect and the claim could not therefore be substantiated.
Regulation EU 1924/2006 · ART13 1
🏷️ Other Names
Bifidobacterium bifidum