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Can Bifidobacterium Longum MM-2 Be Taken In Place Of Bifidobacterium Infantis?
Question: my doctor wants me to take a probiotic called bifidobacterium infantis but the only one I could find is bifido....... longum MM-2. I have collagentious colitis. Is there any problem in taking the "longum MM-2" instead? Thank you. XXXXXXX XXXX, YYYY@YYYY
Brief Answer:
Both of these are probiotics.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ma'am,
Good morning.
I can understand your concern.
Bifidobacteria are a group of beneficial bacteria that normally live in the intestines and are referred to as "probiotics". They assist the body in maintaining a healthy balance of intestinal flora by producing organic compounds such as lactic acid, hydrogen peroxide, and acetic acid that increase the acidity of the intestine and inhibit the reproduction of many harmful bacteria hence, they are found to be effective in the treatment of ulcerative colitis.
Bifidobacterium infantis (B. infantis) & Bifidobacterium longum MM-2 (MM-2) are two examples of probiotics which are commonly used to treat intestinal diseases.
So, there is no problem in taking Bifidobacterium longum instead of Bifidobacterium infantis.
Hope this answers your query.
Good wishes.
Both of these are probiotics.
Detailed Answer:
Dear Ma'am,
Good morning.
I can understand your concern.
Bifidobacteria are a group of beneficial bacteria that normally live in the intestines and are referred to as "probiotics". They assist the body in maintaining a healthy balance of intestinal flora by producing organic compounds such as lactic acid, hydrogen peroxide, and acetic acid that increase the acidity of the intestine and inhibit the reproduction of many harmful bacteria hence, they are found to be effective in the treatment of ulcerative colitis.
Bifidobacterium infantis (B. infantis) & Bifidobacterium longum MM-2 (MM-2) are two examples of probiotics which are commonly used to treat intestinal diseases.
So, there is no problem in taking Bifidobacterium longum instead of Bifidobacterium infantis.
Hope this answers your query.
Good wishes.
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