Research shows that friendly probiotics such as Lactobacillus and
Bifidobacteria promote gut immunity (therefore reduce the severity of skin allergy conditions such as eczema), reduce skin inflammation (a leading cause of prematurely ageing skin), boost cellular antioxidant capacity, defend the lining of the intestine, increase the bio-availability of nutrients and improve the assimilation of nutrients such as amino acids, vitamins, minerals and antioxidants.
Not exact matches
It helps
promote the growth of beneficial intestinal microorganisms, such as lactobacilli and
bifidobacteria.
In addition to its blood glucose benefits, Sunfiber has strong prebiotic characteristics that stimulate health -
promoting indigenous bacteria such as Lactobacilli and
Bifidobacteria.
Instead, HMOs have an important immunological function, acting as prebiotics and
promoting the intestinal growth of commensal bacteria, in particular
Bifidobacterium longum subsp infantis and B.bifidum.
In addition, selective probiotics, like
bifidobacterium, can increase IgA secretion (40) as well as indirectly enhance T regulatory cell activity (18), thereby
promoting mucosal tolerance and preventing the allergic response.
Oligosaccharides in breast milk are thought to
promote Bifidobacterium growth, 35 and decreased
Bifidobacterium in infancy has been found to be associated with an increased risk for being overweight at age 10 years.36 Many formulas are supplemented with prebiotics such as short - chain galacto - oligosaccharides and long - chain fructo - oligosaccharides that increase the overall representation of
Bifidobacterium in the microbiome of formula - fed infants, and similar to breast milk,
promote lactate and short - chain fatty acid prevalence in the infant gut (reviewed in the study by Oozeer et al37).
Around 9 million adults in the United States take «probiotic» supplements — pills packed with microorganisms such as Lactobacillus acidophilus and
Bifidobacterium lactis, bacteria that are known to
promote gut health.
Providing just a few examples, fermented (versus unfermented) burdock has been shown to significantly
promote the growth of
bifidobacteria [158]; similar findings have been reported for fermented versus unfermented soy [159].
Prebiotics work with probiotics and studies have found that prebiotics stimulate the growth of good bacteria, such as
bifidobacteria and lactobacilli, while
promoting a reduction in disease - producing bacteria.
For example, isomalto - oligosaccharides are found in traditional foods (for example, honey, sake, miso, and soy sauce) and have been shown in animals and human beings to have a beneficial effect in
promoting the growth of
Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli [157].
Studies have shown the ability of FOS and GOS to
promote the growth of gut bacteria of the genera
Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus11.
The Align brand contains formulations of healthy bacteria such as
Bifidobacterium Infantis that aids the digestive system by
promoting balance in the gastrointestinal
(23, 24)
Bifidobacterium animalis is effective for
promoting intestinal motility and reducing abdominal discomfort in IBS - C patients.
For instance, having plenty of beneficial bacteria, such as the
Bifidobacteria strain, can
promote production of serotonin, the «feel - good» chemical that prevents depression.
Many studies have shown that prebiotics can
promote the growth of many healthy bacteria, including
Bifidobacteria.
FOS is a prebiotic — it
promotes the growth of beneficial intestinal bacteria (
Bifidobacteria and Lactobacilli) in the large intestine [5,9,25].
Regular Girl contains 8 billion active and clinically proven probiotics (
Bifidobacterium lactis) that work in harmony with our Prebiotic Fiber, forming a union that maintains regularity and
promotes wonderfully balanced intestinal health.
Cellular Detox from AOR includes SGS (sulforaphane), D - glucarate and the probiotic
Bifidobacterium longum (BB - 536), all of which have been shown to
promote detoxification at a cellular level.
In fact, clinical investigation into the beneficial effects of probiotics (lactobacillus and
bifidobacterium) on mood and anxiety have suggested that probiotics may
promote anti-inflammatory responses through IL10 activation, and alleviate anxiety.
The α - galactosides like raffinose responsible for flatuence also
promote beneficial intestinal bacteria like
Bifidobacterium and Lactobacilus.
Bifidobacteria have been shown to
promote beneficial health effects in animals (Grizard and Barthomeuf, 1999); however, potential beneficial effects in humans are not well understood.