Evidence supporting the use of: Bifidobacteria (unspecified)
For the health condition: Colitis

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 3

Bifidobacteria are a group of probiotic bacteria commonly found in the human gut, and their use in supporting or treating colitis—particularly ulcerative colitis and other forms of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)—has scientific backing, though the quality and consistency of evidence varies. Several randomized controlled trials and meta-analyses have evaluated the effects of Bifidobacteria-containing probiotics, either alone or in combination with other bacterial strains, on colitis outcomes.

Evidence suggests that Bifidobacteria may help reduce inflammation, promote gut barrier integrity, and modulate the immune response. Some clinical trials have reported that supplementation with Bifidobacteria can help induce or maintain remission in ulcerative colitis, reduce disease activity scores, and improve symptoms. For example, a few studies using multi-strain probiotics such as VSL#3 (which contains multiple Bifidobacterium species) have shown benefit in maintaining remission and reducing relapse rates in ulcerative colitis patients. However, the efficacy appears less robust for Crohn’s disease, and outcomes with single-strain Bifidobacteria are mixed.

It is important to note that many studies use combinations of probiotics, making it difficult to isolate the effect of Bifidobacteria alone. Most research supports a modest but clinically relevant benefit, particularly as an adjunct to conventional therapy. The European Crohn's and Colitis Organisation acknowledges the potential role of probiotics (including Bifidobacteria) in managing some cases of ulcerative colitis, though they are not considered first-line or stand-alone therapies. Further large, high-quality trials are needed to clarify optimal strains and regimens.

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akkermansia muciniphila
algal oil
aloe vera
anthocyanins
apple
astaxanthin
bacillus clausii
bacillus coagulans
bacillus subtilis
barberry
beta caryophyllene
bifidobacterium bifidum
bifidobacterium breve
bifidobacterium infantis
bifidobacterium lactis
bifidobacterium longum
bilberry
bio ecolian (proprietary)
blueberry
bromelain
butyrate triglyceride
cat's claw
Chinese salvia root
chlorella
Coptis chinensis
cowage seed
turmeric
curcumin
fiber blend (proprietary)
flavonols
garlic bulb
ginger
green tea
hemp oil
immunoglobin G
inulin
isomalto-oligosaccharide
l-glutamine
lactobacillus acidophilus
lactobacillus brevis
lactobacillus bulgaricus
lactobacillus casei
lactobacillus fermentum
lactobacillus gasseri
lactobacillus lactis
lactobacillus paracasei
lactiplantibacillus plantarum
lactobacillus reuteri
lactobacillus rhamnosus
lactobacillus salivarius
lactococcus lactis
lactoferrin
licorice root
n-acetyl-cysteine (NAC)
plantain
pomegranate
prebiotic blend (proprietary)
butyric acid
quercetin
resveratrol
saccharomyces boulardii
slippery elm bark
specialized pro-resolving mediators (SPMs)
spirulina
streptococcus thermophilus
tributyrin
triphala
zinc
xanthium (cockleburs)
blackboard tree
picrorhiza kurroa
swertia
buckthorn
anemarrhena asphodeloides
algae
Apple Cider Vinegar
Apigenin
Anamu
Alchornea
Andrographolide
Asteracea
Acemannan
Amor seco
Astragalin
Bifidobacterium
Bifidobacterium adolescentis
Boswellic Acid
Bael
Basidiomycota
Boswellia
Baccharoides anthelmintica
Bifidobacterium animalis
Black Nightshade
Bacteria
Bifidobacteria
Bacillus
Cactus
Curcuminoid
Curcumen
Curcuma
Cabbage
Clostridium butyricum
Colocynth
Diterpenes
Euphorbia
Fiber

Products containing Bifidobacteria (unspecified)

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