Evidence supporting the use of: Bifidobacteria (unspecified)
For the health condition: Allergies (respiratory)

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Synopsis

Source of validity: Scientific
Rating (out of 5): 2

Bifidobacteria, a genus of beneficial probiotics commonly found in the human gut, have been investigated for their potential role in alleviating respiratory allergies, such as allergic rhinitis and asthma. The current scientific evidence is limited but growing. Several small-scale randomized controlled trials and animal studies suggest that supplementation with certain Bifidobacteria strains may help modulate the immune system, shifting the balance away from Th2-driven allergic responses by promoting regulatory T-cell activity and increasing the production of anti-inflammatory cytokines. Some studies have shown that children and adults taking Bifidobacteria-containing probiotics experienced reduced symptoms of allergic rhinitis during pollen seasons, and a few have noted improvements in asthma-related markers.

However, these effects are strain-specific and not all Bifidobacteria species or products have demonstrated benefits. The mechanisms remain under investigation, and meta-analyses note high heterogeneity among studies, with only modest clinical effects overall. Major guidelines do not currently recommend probiotics, including Bifidobacteria, as standard treatment for respiratory allergies. Thus, while there is some scientific basis for Bifidobacteria’s use in this context, the evidence is preliminary and not definitive. Further large-scale, well-controlled human studies are needed to clarify their therapeutic role.

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2'-Fucosyllactose
Akkermansia muciniphila
alpha-glycosyl isoquercitrin
ashwagandha
bacillus coagulans
benegut perilla (proprietary)
Bifidobacterium breve
Bifidobacterium lactis
Bifidobacterium longum
black cumin
bromelain
bupleurum falcatum
chamomile
citrus bioflavonoids
citrus oil
turmeric
curcumin
forskohlii root
ginger
ginseng
green tea
horseradish
honeysuckle
lactobacillus brevis
lactobacillus gasseri
lactobacillus paracasei
lactococcus lactis
licorice root
magnesium
nettle
omega-3 fatty acids
perilla
pineapple
platycodon root
prebiotic blend (proprietary)
purple butterbur root
quercetin
rhizome
schizonepeta
scrophularia root
vitamin C
vitamin D
water
mullein
cardamom
bee pollen
chrysanthemum
siler root
eucalyptus
menthol oil
aster root
herbal blend (proprietary)
Aralia
Adrenergic amines
Asteraceae
Acinetobacter lwoffii
Amor seco
Asarum sieboldii
black seed
Bifidobacterium
Bidens pilosa
bishop\'s weed
Boswellia
bioflavonoids
butterbur
Bifidobacterium animalis
bacteria
Bifidobacteria
balloon flower
cortisol
capillary artemisia
cineole
cowherb
curcumen
Cinidium
Centipeda
Cistus
Clostridium butyricum
European Elder
Echinacea
Elder
Eyebright
Essential Oil Blend
Fang-Feng
Fernbush
Guaco
Galactooligosaccharides
Himalayan Salt
Honey
Heal-All
Houttuynia
Honey loquat syrup
iridoids
Kefir
Kuding tea
Lesser speargrass
Mineral ascorbate
Monoterpenes
Marigold
Nigella Seed
Pinellia Ternata
Probiotics
Platycodon
Phleum Pratense
Plectranthus amboinicus
Rosmarinic Acid
Rooibos
Ravinsara
Sagebrush
Stellaria dichotoma
Stereospermum
Terpenoids
Tagetes
Violet
Yuzu

Products containing Bifidobacteria (unspecified)

We currently have no products on Caring Sunshine that contain this ingredient.