Bifidobacteria

Bifidobacteria are y-shaped bacteria, and the first microbes to colonize the human gastrointestinal tract, producing a range of valuable nutrients, including short chain fatty acids and vitamins. Researchers have identified more than 50 species of bifidobacterium, with different functions.

Bifidobacterium strains of human origin are also capable of synthesizing essential vitamins (like K2) and certain B vitamins (like thiamine, riboflavin, pyridoxine, folic acid, biotin, and nicotinic acid).

The bifidobacteria strains (B. breve, B. longum ssp infantis, B. longum, B. bifidum and B. lactis) are among the most well-studied Bifido strains used in food supplements.