Bifidobacterium

How to choose an appropriate probiotic: a guide for clinicians

Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. 2025; 27(2):172-180

10.36488/cmac.2025.2.172-180

The annual increase in probiotic usage is nothing short of phenomenal. Given the large volume of information on beneficial microorganisms, it can be challenging for clinicians to select the most suitable probiotic for a patient. This article provides …

Psychobiotics: a new way in psychopharmacology, or How do bacteria manage our brain?

Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. 2022; 24(2):108-133

10.36488/cmac.2022.2.108-133

Psychobiotics are a special class of probiotics that have a beneficial effect on human mental health. During the last decade, convincing evidence has emerged that the gut microbiome influences mental health, cognitive abilities (learning and memory), …

The evidence base and practical approaches to probiotic use in clinical practice: a focus on Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG and Bifidobacterium lactis Вb-12

Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. 2019; 21(2):100-118

10.36488/cmac.2019.2.100-118

Over the last 20 years, there is an ever-increasing interest in the use of probiotics for the variety of health problems worldwide. However, the evidence base for various probiotic microorganisms differs significantly. This review provides data on …

Efficacy and Safety of Lactobacillus acidophilus LA-5 and Bifidobacterium lactis BB-12 Combination in Gastroenterology, Pediatrics and Allergology

Clinical Microbiology and Antimicrobial Chemotherapy. 2016; 18(2):113-124

Bifidobacterium lactis BB-12 and Lactobacillus acidophilus LA-5 are the well-known probiotic strains. This review presents data on efficacy of the administration of BB-12 and LA-5 strains in several GI tract disorders: treatment of diarrhea, …