Bifidobacterium breve
Bifidobacterium breve: A Beneficial Probiotic Bacteria
Introduction
Bifidobacterium breve is a Gram-positive, anaerobic, rod-shaped bacterium that is a member of the Bifidobacterium genus. It is one of the most common bacteria found in the human gut, and it is known to have several health benefits.
Description
Bifidobacterium breve is a pleomorphic bacterium, meaning that it can change shape. It is usually rod-shaped, but it can also be round or oval. The cell wall of Bifidobacterium breve is composed of peptidoglycan, and it has a single flagellum.
Bifidobacterium breve is a facultative anaerobe, meaning that it can grow in the presence or absence of oxygen. It is also a catalase-negative bacterium, meaning that it does not produce the enzyme catalase.
Bifidobacterium breve is a member of the Bifidobacterium genus, which is a group of bacteria that are known for their ability to ferment carbohydrates. Bifidobacterium breve ferments carbohydrates to produce lactic acid and acetic acid.
Associated Diseases
Bifidobacterium breve has been linked to several health benefits, including:
- Reducing the risk of diarrhea
- Improving lactose digestion
- Boosting the immune system
- Lowering cholesterol levels
- Reducing the risk of colon cancer
Did you Know ?
Bifidobacterium breve is one of the most abundant bacteria in the human gut. In healthy adults, Bifidobacterium breve can make up to 10% of the total gut microbiota.
