Thermaceae: NCBI 188786, [family]

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| Thermaceae| Thermaceae da Costa and Rainey 2002

1. Gut Health: Bifidobacterium animalis, like other bifidobacteria, is naturally present in the human gastrointestinal tract. These bacteria are important for the fermentation of dietary fibers and the production of short-chain fatty acids, which contribute to a healthy gut environment.

2. Probiotic Properties: Bifidobacterium animalis is commonly used as a probiotic in various food products and dietary supplements. Probiotics are live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit to the host. B. animalis is believed to support digestive health and contribute to the overall balance of the gut microbiota.

3. Immune System Modulation: Some studies suggest that certain strains of Bifidobacterium, including B. animalis, may have immunomodulatory effects. They can interact with the immune system and potentially enhance immune responses.

4. Reducing Gastrointestinal Discomfort: Bifidobacterium animalis has been investigated for its potential to alleviate symptoms of gastrointestinal discomfort, such as bloating and gas. It is commonly included in probiotic formulations designed to promote digestive comfort.

5. Preventing and Managing Diarrhea: Certain strains of Bifidobacterium animalis have been studied for their role in preventing and managing diarrhea, including antibiotic-associated diarrhea and infectious diarrhea in both adults and children.

Other Sources for more information:

• Immune Epitope Database
• The NCBI taxonomy database
• UniProt
• Immune Epitope Taxonomy Database (IEDB)
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• 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

Thermaceae impacts on other bacteria of the same rank

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Other bacteria of the same rank impacting Thermaceae

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