Ingredient
Bifidobacterium animalis
Also known as: lactobacillus, bifidobacterium, acidophilus, saccharomyces boulardii
Live microorganisms that confer health benefits when consumed in adequate amounts. Support gut microbiome balance, digestive health, and immune function.
4ProductsNumber of supplements in our database that contain this ingredient.
2Health ClaimsNumber of researched health benefits associated with this ingredient, rated by evidence strength (strong/moderate/weak).
2Side EffectsNumber of documented side effects from clinical literature and adverse event reports.
Health Claims & Evidence
strongSupports digestive health
Some strains show benefit for antibiotic-associated diarrhea and IBS symptoms. Effects are strain-specific - not all probiotics work the same way.
0 studies on PubMed
moderateSupports immune function
Gut microbiome influences immune function. Some probiotic strains may modulate immune responses, but effects are strain-specific and dose-dependent.
29 studies on PubMed
Related studies:Automatically retrieved from PubMed based on keyword matching. Some may not directly address the specific claim above.The therapeutic efficacy of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BB-12(®) in infant colic: A randomised, double blind, placebo-controlled trial.Aliment Pharmacol Ther (2020) · PMID 31797399Multistrain Probiotics Plus Vitamin D Improve Gut Barrier Function and Gut Microbiota Composition in Irritable Bowel Syndrome Without Constipation: Results from a Double-Blind, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial.Nutrients (2025) · PMID 40431448Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis TISTR 2591 Improves Glycemic Control and Immune Response in Adults with Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus: A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Crossover Clinical Trial.Nutrients (2025) · PMID 41097174
Known Side Effects
- gas and bloating initially
- rare infections in immunocompromised
Drug Interactions
- antibiotics (take 2+ hours apart)
- immunosuppressants
Always consult your healthcare provider before combining supplements with medications.
