Gut flora

Bifidobacterium bifidum is one of the most commonly probiotic bacterium found in the body of mammals. This popularity of this pathogen is probably due to its digestion aiding abilities. Bifidobacterium bifidum is rod shaped and commonly found in the intestines of mammals, including humans. The pathogen is beneficial to the body and can be found in intestines mainly but also, breast milk and the vaginal area. The amount of Bifidobacterium Bifidum in your system can be increased by taking certain…

Background & Introduction Allergy is an IgE mediated inflammation of the mucosa or skin after exposure to allergenic substances in susceptible individuals. It is estimated to have 150 million sufferers in Europe which makes it the most common chronic disease [1]. In addition to various environmental factors, a myriad of different cells, genes and specific markers and cytokines have been proposed to play role in the pathology of allergic diseases. Understanding the underlying etiology and…

Probiotic species Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis Our large intestine is an advanced ecosystem, where thousands of bacteria proliferate. these Bateria are helpful in absorption of non digested nutrients from the food example starch, polysaccharides, sugars etc. Bifidobacteria is gram-positive, anaerobic and rod-shaped bacteria, that can be esily found in the large intestines of humans and animals (mammals). Bifidobacterium animalis Is a type of the species, which act as probiotic…

The human microbiome is diverse, complex, and highly individual. Among many functions, gut microbiota are involved in carbohydrate and lipid metabolism (Munyaka et al., 2014; Principi & Esposito, 2016) and substantial research is ongoing in this area (Matamoros et al., 2013). It is reasonable to consider frequent antibiotic exposure in children…

Doggy Doodoo. All you need to know. A dog is man’s best friend. People all around the world love their dogs, but they do not love to pick up after them. Do they actually know how much harm they are causing? Water cleanliness today is going down the drain. In America, it’s recorded that 40% of the rivers and 46% of the lakes are polluted. These bodies of water are considered unhealthy for swimming, fishing or aquatic life (Rinkesh). A person may wonder why, and question what the causes could be.…

As described in Chapter 2, probiotics are known as the "good" bacteria found in our bodies. These living microorganisms are able to alter the body's bacterial colonies in order to generate health benefits on its host when given in proper amounts. These microorganisms can be beneficial because they are able to find a place inside the body's digestive tract and modify its ways of functioning. These actions, in turn, could possibly reduce digestive problems, such as colon cancer and ulcers.…

organ; in fact, it’s your body’s largest organ and it’s main function is to act as a physical, chemical and antimicrobial barrier. The condition of your skin can say a lot about your health and common skin conditions can actually be a sign that your gut isn’t functioning properly. An important factor in keeping your skin healthy is sebum, an oily secretion that reduces water loss from the skin surface and protects the skin from infection caused by bacteria or fungi. Whilst the right amount of…

recommend the use of probiotic supplements for the prevention of heart disease, these results add to the growing evidence that the gut microbiome plays an…

Probiotics are live organisms that confer a health benefit on the host when administered. The live organism to function in the gut needs to surpass the gastric juices and bile exposure the gastrointestinal (GI). It must thrive and multiply in the digestive tract, be safe, effective and maintain its potency for is shelf life to function. Many probiotic products come in yogurt, fermented milk, powder/capsule, or beverages. Different strains of micro-organisms are used for various functions such…

however, those cells are outnumbered by microbes. Microbes are microorganisms that have been perceived as invaders, and humans have created many methods to reduce encountering them. However, microbes are almost everywhere and mostly found in the human gut. Microbes range from fungi, protozoa, bacteria to even viruses. Some of those microbes live outside the body, majority inside. The genes for the microbes outnumbers the genes of cells by far. The genetic material for the microbes is referred as…