Strain

Bifidobacterium animalis BB-12

Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis

343 Research articles
16 Conditions studied

Health overview

Bifidobacterium animalis BB-12 is a researched microorganism studied for its potential role in human health. Current research explores interactions with the gut microbiome, immune function, inflammation, metabolism and other health-related areas.

Evidence summary

  • Research volume: 343 published studies
  • Health areas studied: Digestive health, immune function, inflammation, metabolic health and microbiome research
  • Research status: Clinical studies, reviews and meta-analyses are available. Effects depend on the specific species and strain.

Taxonomic classification

Bifidobacterium → Bifidobacterium animalis → Bifidobacterium animalis BB-12

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Scientific classification

  • Type: strain
  • Strain: BB-12
  • Taxonomic level: strain

Scientific background

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Mechanisms studied

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Research evidence

343 published studies connected to this microbe

Selected research publications

Safety of One of the Most Commonly Used Probiotic Strains: Systematic Review and Meta-analysis of Reported Adverse Events.

Journal: Probiotics and antimicrobial proteins

Year: 2026

Study type: Meta-analysis

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Probiotics for infantile colic: Is there evidence beyond doubt? A meta-analysis and systematic review.

Journal: Acta paediatrica (Oslo, Norway : 1992)

Year: 2024

Study type: Meta-analysis

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The anti-obesity effects of postbiotics: A systematic review of pre-clinical and clinical studies.

Journal: Clinical nutrition ESPEN

Year: 2024

Study type: Systematic Review

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The influence of probiotics on gastrointestinal tract infections among children attending childcare: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

Journal: Journal of applied microbiology

Year: 2022

Study type: Meta-analysis

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Probiotics for Preventing Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Preterm Infants: A Network Meta-Analysis.

Journal: Nutrients

Year: 2021

Study type: Meta-analysis

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Conditions investigated

Inflammation 29 publications Constipation 17 publications Irritable bowel syndrome 15 publications Allergy 14 publications Obesity 14 publications Atopic dermatitis 10 publications Type 2 diabetes 8 publications Ulcerative colitis 7 publications Eczema 7 publications Antibiotic-associated diarrhea 6 publications Necrotizing enterocolitis 6 publications Inflammatory bowel disease 5 publications Infant colic 3 publications Metabolic syndrome 3 publications Metabolic Health 3 publications Digestive Health 1 publications

Safety information

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