Bifidobacterium bifidum is a probiotic that lives naturally in the human gut. This particular strain was chosen because it survives stomach acid well and settles in the large intestine. It helps maintain digestive balance and supports a normal immune response within the gut.
People use this probiotic to encourage regular bowel movements and to ease occasional gas and bloating. It can also help replenish gut bacteria after a round of antibiotics or during travel.
You often find it as a capsule or powder. Taking it with a meal buffers stomach acid. Most people take it every day for steady results.
If you have a weakened immune system or a central venous catheter, speak with a doctor before using probiotics. Some forms require refrigeration.