Bifidobacterium: NCBI 1678, [genus]

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| "Bifidibacterium" Prevot 1938| "Tissieria" Pribram 1929| Bifidibacterium| Bifidobacterium| Bifidobacterium Orla-Jensen 1924| Tissieria

1. Gut Health: Bifidobacterium species are natural inhabitants of the gut microbiota and are associated with maintaining a balanced and healthy gut environment. They help in fermenting dietary fiber and carbohydrates that are not digestible by the host, producing short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) such as acetate, propionate, and particularly high amounts of beneficial butyrate. These SCFAs contribute to gut health by nourishing the cells lining the colon, supporting a healthy gut barrier, and reducing inflammation in the gut.

2. Digestive Health: Bifidobacterium species aid in the breakdown and absorption of certain nutrients, contributing to optimal digestion. They also help in preventing the growth of harmful bacteria by competitively excluding them and supporting a balanced microbial environment.

3. Immune Modulation: Some Bifidobacterium strains have been shown to modulate the immune system by stimulating the production of certain immune cells and promoting a balanced immune response. They help in maintaining the delicate balance between a healthy immune response and preventing excessive inflammation.

4. Protection Against Pathogens: Bifidobacterium species can inhibit the growth and activity of certain harmful bacteria in the gut, potentially reducing the risk of gastrointestinal infections caused by pathogens.

5. Vaginal Health: Certain strains of Bifidobacterium have been associated with maintaining a healthy vaginal microbiota. They contribute to the acidic environment in the vagina, protecting against infections such as bacterial vaginosis and yeast infections.

6. Metabolic Health: Some research suggests that Bifidobacterium species may have a role in improving metabolic health. They have been associated with improved glucose metabolism and lipid profiles, potentially impacting conditions such as obesity and metabolic syndrome.

7. Potential Impact on Mood and Mental Health: Emerging research suggests a possible link between gut health and mental health. Some studies indicate that the gut microbiota, including Bifidobacterium, may influence brain function and mood, potentially playing a role in mental health conditions like anxiety and depression.

Other Sources for more information:

• Immune Epitope Database
• The NCBI taxonomy database
• UniProt
• Immune Epitope Taxonomy Database (IEDB)
• AI Engines For more Details: Perplexity  Kagi Labs  You 

Legend

• The interactions are based on data from 1000 healthy individuals using shotgun 10M reads Precision Biome, a provider in full conformity to EU regulations for health information
• The width of the lines indicates R² (the coefficient of determination)
• Green indicates positive slope
• Red indicates negative
• Interactions are not two way because incidence of each bacteria are different

Bifidobacterium impacts on other bacteria of the same rank

R2	Slope	Tax Name	Parent Chart
0.32267969846725464	-0.5215038657188416	Exiguobacterium	Parent Taxa

Other bacteria of the same rank impacting Bifidobacterium

R2	Slope	Tax Name	Parent Chart