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- noun Plural form of
bifidobacterium .
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Probiotics such as bifidobacteria have been shown to maintain a healthy intestinal microbial balance and help protect against infections.
BioMed Central - Latest articles Roy D Sleator Michelle Cronin 2008
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Many studies show that adding certain types of yogurt -- specifically, those containing the bacteria lactobacilli and bifidobacteria -- to your diet may alleviate the symptoms of IBS.
Leslie Goldman: The Flat Belly Food You Don't Know About: Kefir 2009
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Many scientific studies have shown that prebiotics increase levels of healthy gut bacteria, particularly bifidobacteria.
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A scientific task force, which published its findings in the American Journal of Gastroenterology this month, concluded that certain probiotic bacteria -- primarily bifidobacteria -- have shown "some efficacy" in treating the condition.
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The European Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Committee Nutrition Nutrition found evidence to support the short-term intake of prebiotics in the fecal microflora of infants with increased number of bifidobacteria.
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Four-week short chain fructo-oligosaccharides ingestion leads to an increase in fecal bifidobacteria and cholesterol excretion in healthy elderly volunteers
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Many studies in both humans and animals have demonstrated the bifidobacteria-promoting benefits of inulin and other high-fructose prebiotics.
Archive 2006-06-01 Steve Carper 2006
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Many studies in both humans and animals have demonstrated the bifidobacteria-promoting benefits of inulin and other high-fructose prebiotics.
Prebiotics and Probiotics Steve Carper 2006
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Another point of interest is that people eating a high-fiber diet have mostly “good” bacteria, lactobacillus and streptococcus, while those eating low-fiber diets harbor mostly “bad” bacteria, bifidobacteria and bacteroides.
The New Super-Nutrition Ph.D. Richard A. Passwater 1991
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Another point of interest is that people eating a high-fiber diet have mostly “good” bacteria, lactobacillus and streptococcus, while those eating low-fiber diets harbor mostly “bad” bacteria, bifidobacteria and bacteroides.
The New Super-Nutrition Ph.D. Richard A. Passwater 1991
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