Bifidobacterium infantis has a unique role in human microecology. At birth the gastrointestinal tract is sterile, and as such, is open to colonisation by many microorganisms present in the environment.
In breast-fed infants up to weaning, the initial microbial flora is dominated by Bifidobacteria, most notably B. infantis, with the Lactobacilli being in lower numbers and the Streptococci and Coliforms in lower numbers still. In bottle-fed infants, Bifidobacteria such as B. infantis are not normally present in high numbers and the flora is instead a mixture of Lactobacilli, Coliforms and Streptococci.
Features - Provides a single strain of Bifidobacterium infantis - Bifidobacteria are the main friendly intestinal bacteria in breast-fed infants - Bifidobacteria are able to outgrow potentially pathogenic organisms - B. infantis controls gut flora balance in infants up to weaning - Fructooligosaccharides (F.O.S.) when ingested, provide a specific food source for the growth of friendly intestinal bacteria - Dairy free - Vacuum packed for stability
Recommended Intake One gram (approximately a quarter teaspoon) in water taken daily with food or as professionally directed.
Allergen Information None.
Contra-indications None known if recommended intake is followed.
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