Research

Bifidobacterium infantis

9 peer-reviewed studies curated from PubMed and Semantic Scholar.

2
Meta-analyses
0
Systematic reviews
7
RCTs
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Other studies
Meta-analyses (22%)
RCTs (78%)

Studies

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2023·Pediatric research·Vamsi K Batta, Shripada C Rao, Sanjay K Patole

Bifidobacterium infantis as a probiotic in preterm infants: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

Meta-analysisn = 14,606

Systematic review and meta-analysis of 67 RCTs evaluating probiotics in preterm infants, focusing on those containing B. infantis. Probiotics reduced the risk of NEC, LOS, and mortality, with greater reduction in NEC incidence in trials using B. infantis. Provides indirect evidence of B. infantis benefits for preterm infants.

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2021·Cell·Bethany M Henrick, Lucie Rodriguez, Tadepally Lakshmikanth, et al

Bifidobacteria-mediated immune system imprinting early in life.

RCTImmunity Inflammation

RCT showing that supplementation with Bifidobacterium infantis EVC001 in breastfed infants silences intestinal Th2 and Th17 cytokines and induces interferon β, linking beneficial microbes to immunoregulation early in life.

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2017·Current medical research and opinion·Fuqiang Yuan, Huijuan Ni, Carl V Asche, et al

Efficacy of Bifidobacterium infantis 35624 in patients with irritable bowel syndrome: a meta-analysis.

Meta-analysisGut Health

Meta-analysis assessing the efficacy of Bifidobacterium infantis 35624 in reducing IBS symptoms. Single probiotic B. infantis showed no significant impact, while composite probiotics containing B. infantis significantly reduced abdominal pain and bloating/distention.

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2025·mSphere·Claire E O'Brien, Steven A Frese, Karina Cernioglo, et al

Randomized, placebo-controlled trial reveals the impact of dose and timing ofprobiotic supplementation on breastfed infants' gut microbiome.

RCTn = 40Gut Health

A 9-week randomized controlled trial with 40 exclusively breastfed infants aged 2-4 months tested the effects of Bifidobacterium infantis EVC001 supplementation on gut microbiome. The study found that probiotic supplementation increased fecal Bifidobacterium levels significantly compared to placebo, with colonization lasting at least 1 month post-supplementation.

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2013·Journal of clinical gastroenterology·Neil Stollman, Simon Magowan, Fergus Shanahan, et al

A randomized controlled study of mesalamine after acute diverticulitis: results of the DIVA trial.

RCTn = 117Gut Health

RCT evaluating mesalamine and mesalamine+Bifidobacterium infantis 35624 in reducing gastrointestinal symptoms after acute diverticulitis. Mesalamine showed a consistent trend in reducing symptoms, with a higher rate of complete response compared to placebo at weeks 6 and 52. The addition of probiotic did not increase efficacy.

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2011·Gut·Patrycja Konieczna, David Groeger, Mario Ziegler, et al

Bifidobacterium infantis 35624 administration induces Foxp3 T regulatory cells in human peripheral blood: potential role for myeloid and plasmacytoid dendritic cells.

RCTImmunity

The study investigated the effects of Bifidobacterium infantis administration on Foxp3 T regulatory cells in human peripheral blood. Results showed increased IL-10 secretion and enhanced Foxp3 expression, suggesting immunoregulatory responses that may have therapeutic utility in inflammatory diseases.

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2005·Gastroenterology·Liam O'Mahony, Jane McCarthy, Peter Kelly, et al

Lactobacillus and bifidobacterium in irritable bowel syndrome: symptom responses and relationship to cytokine profiles.

RCTn = 77Gut Health Inflammation

RCT of 77 IBS patients comparing Lactobacillus salivarius UCC4331, Bifidobacterium infantis 35624, and placebo over 8 weeks. B infantis 35624 significantly reduced IBS symptoms and normalized the IL-10/IL-12 cytokine ratio, suggesting an immune-modulating effect.

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2019·PloS one·Megan R Sanctuary, Jennifer N Kain, Shin Yu Chen, et al

Pilot study of probiotic/colostrum supplementation on gut function in children with autism and gastrointestinal symptoms.

RCTn = 8Gut Health Immunity

Pilot RCT of probiotic Bifidobacterium infantis combined with bovine colostrum in children with ASD and GI co-morbidities. The combination treatment was well-tolerated, with mild gassiness as the most common side effect. Some participants experienced reduced GI symptoms and aberrant behaviors, potentially due to decreased IL-13 and TNF-α production.

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2013·Journal of clinical gastroenterology·Edgardo Smecuol, Hui J Hwang, Emilia Sugai, et al

Exploratory, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study on the effects of Bifidobacterium infantis natren life start strain super strain in active celiac disease.

RCTn = 22Gut Health Inflammation

Exploratory RCT of 22 adults with untreated celiac disease testing Bifidobacterium infantis natren life start strain. The probiotic improved gastrointestinal symptoms but did not significantly affect intestinal permeability. Some immunologic changes were observed.

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