Preferred Label : Bifidobacterium animalis ssp. lactis Probiotic Supplement;
NCIt synonyms : Bifidobacterium animalis Probiotic Supplement; Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis Probiotic Supplement; Bifidobacterium animalis ssp. lactis Supplement; Bifidobacterium Supplement;
NCIt definition : An orally bioavailable, probiotic supplement containing the non-pathogenic microorganism
Bifidobacterium animalis subspecies lactis, with potential immunomodulating and mucosal
protective activities. Upon oral rinsing with a solution of the capsule contents in
water and oral administration, the probiotic bacteria in Bifidobacterium animalis
ssp. lactis probiotic supplement may help to maintain adequate colonization of the
gastrointestinal (GI) tract, including the oral mucosa, by modulating the composition
of the normal microflora. During colonization in the GI tract, the bacteria may form
a protective intestinal barrier that may prevent both damage to the mucosal epithelia
caused by toxins and attachment of potential pathogens, thereby protecting against
bacterial translocation and infection. In addition, the probiotic bacteria may potentiate
immunity. Altogether, this may increase immunity and prevent mucosal damage.;
NCI Metathesaurus CUI : CL1412019;
Origin ID : C174516;
UMLS CUI : C5420826;
Semantic type(s)
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