{"id":9072,"date":"2024-11-25T09:45:07","date_gmt":"2024-11-25T07:45:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/?p=9072"},"modified":"2026-04-20T18:54:47","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T15:54:47","slug":"riven-bifidobacteria-is-an-indicator-of-the-health-of-the-intestine-which-is-worth-knowing-to-everyone","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/riven-bifidobacteria-is-an-indicator-of-the-health-of-the-intestine-which-is-worth-knowing-to-everyone\/","title":{"rendered":"Bifidobacteria Level: An Indicator of Gut Health Everyone Should Know About"},"content":{"rendered":"<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"88\" data-end=\"140\"><strong data-start=\"91\" data-end=\"140\">What are bifidobacteria and why are they needed?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"142\" data-end=\"486\">Bifidobacteria (<em data-start=\"158\" data-end=\"175\">Bifidobacterium<\/em>) is one of the most important groups of beneficial microorganisms that naturally inhabit the human large intestine. They appear from the first days of life and play a key role in maintaining the balance of microflora, strengthening the immune system, synthesizing B vitamins, and processing fiber and milk sugar.<\/p>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"488\" data-end=\"704\">Low levels of bifidobacteria often accompany chronic digestive disorders, immunodeficiencies, and metabolic disorders. That is why monitoring this indicator is an important part of comprehensive diagnostics of the intestinal condition.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"706\" data-end=\"756\"><strong data-start=\"709\" data-end=\"756\">Why may the level of bifidobacteria decrease?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"758\" data-end=\"800\">There may be several reasons for the imbalance:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"1228\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"802\" data-end=\"873\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"873\"><strong data-start=\"804\" data-end=\"826\">Antibiotic therapy<\/strong> \u2014 destroys not only pathogens, but also beneficial flora<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"874\" data-end=\"950\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"950\"><strong data-start=\"876\" data-end=\"902\">Improper nutrition<\/strong> \u2014 lack of fiber, excess sugar, fast food<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"951\" data-end=\"1035\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"1035\"><strong data-start=\"953\" data-end=\"962\">Stress<\/strong> \u2014 it has been proven that psycho-emotional stress changes the microbial composition of the intestine<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1036\" data-end=\"1111\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1111\"><strong data-start=\"1038\" data-end=\"1063\">Chronic diseases<\/strong> \u2014 especially the gastrointestinal, endocrine and immune systems<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1112\" data-end=\"1173\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1173\"><strong data-start=\"1114\" data-end=\"1171\">Long-term use of laxatives or hormonal drugs<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1174\" data-end=\"1228\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1228\"><strong data-start=\"1176\" data-end=\"1188\">Infections<\/strong> \u2014 intestinal poisoning, rotavirus, parasites<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-9074\" src=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/themes\/woodmart\/images\/lazy.svg\" data-src=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/young-handsome-doctor-wearing-white-medical-gown-white-medical-gloves-stethoscope-glad-results-transparent-analysis-container-standing-pink-wall.jpg\" alt=\"laboratory result of stool analysis\" width=\"1200\" height=\"821\" srcset=\"\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/young-handsome-doctor-wearing-white-medical-gown-white-medical-gloves-stethoscope-glad-results-transparent-analysis-container-standing-pink-wall.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/young-handsome-doctor-wearing-white-medical-gown-white-medical-gloves-stethoscope-glad-results-transparent-analysis-container-standing-pink-wall-150x103.jpg 150w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/young-handsome-doctor-wearing-white-medical-gown-white-medical-gloves-stethoscope-glad-results-transparent-analysis-container-standing-pink-wall-600x411.jpg 600w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/young-handsome-doctor-wearing-white-medical-gown-white-medical-gloves-stethoscope-glad-results-transparent-analysis-container-standing-pink-wall-300x205.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/young-handsome-doctor-wearing-white-medical-gown-white-medical-gloves-stethoscope-glad-results-transparent-analysis-container-standing-pink-wall-1024x701.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/young-handsome-doctor-wearing-white-medical-gown-white-medical-gloves-stethoscope-glad-results-transparent-analysis-container-standing-pink-wall-768x525.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"1230\" data-end=\"1271\"><strong data-start=\"1233\" data-end=\"1271\">How to determine the level of bifidobacteria<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1273\" data-end=\"1307\">There are several laboratory methods:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1596\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1309\" data-end=\"1410\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1410\"><strong data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1339\">Stool culture for microflora<\/strong> \u2014 classical bacteriological study with colony counting (CFU\/g)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1411\" data-end=\"1488\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1488\"><strong data-start=\"1413\" data-end=\"1432\">PCR diagnostics<\/strong> \u2014 a molecular method that detects the DNA of bifidobacteria<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"1489\" data-end=\"1596\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1596\"><strong data-start=\"1491\" data-end=\"1518\">Microbiome sequencing<\/strong> \u2014 a modern, highly accurate method for detecting the full composition of bacteria in the intestine<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1598\" data-end=\"1687\">The analysis is submitted in a special sterile container after following certain preparation rules.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"1689\" data-end=\"1723\"><strong data-start=\"1692\" data-end=\"1723\">Normal bifidobacteria count in feces<\/strong><\/h2>\n<div class=\"pointer-events-none relative left-[50%] flex w-[100cqw] translate-x-[-50%] justify-center *:pointer-events-auto\">\n<div class=\"tableContainer horzScrollShadows\">\n<table class=\"min-w-full\" data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1975\">\n<thead data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1774\">\n<tr data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1774\">\n<th data-start=\"1725\" data-end=\"1746\"><strong data-start=\"1727\" data-end=\"1734\">Age<\/strong><\/th>\n<th data-start=\"1746\" data-end=\"1774\"><strong data-start=\"1748\" data-end=\"1765\">Norm (CFU\/g)<\/strong><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1975\">\n<tr data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1874\">\n<td class=\"\" data-start=\"1825\" data-end=\"1846\">Children under 1 year old<\/td>\n<td class=\"\" data-start=\"1846\" data-end=\"1874\">\u226510\u00b9\u2070<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1925\">\n<td class=\"\" data-start=\"1875\" data-end=\"1897\">Children 1\u201312 years old<\/td>\n<td class=\"\" data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1925\">\u226510\u2079<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr data-start=\"1926\" data-end=\"1975\">\n<td class=\"\" data-start=\"1926\" data-end=\"1947\">Adults<\/td>\n<td class=\"\" data-start=\"1947\" data-end=\"1975\">\u226510\u2078<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"1977\" data-end=\"2056\">A figure below 10\u2077 CFU\/g in an adult is considered low and requires attention.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2058\" data-end=\"2127\"><strong data-start=\"2061\" data-end=\"2127\">What symptoms may indicate a decrease in the level of bifidobacteria?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ul data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2356\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2129\" data-end=\"2150\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2131\" data-end=\"2150\">bloating, flatulence<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2151\" data-end=\"2192\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2153\" data-end=\"2192\">unstable stool (diarrhea or constipation)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2193\" data-end=\"2229\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2195\" data-end=\"2229\">frequent colds, weak immunity<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2230\" data-end=\"2268\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2232\" data-end=\"2268\">allergic reactions, atopic manifestations<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2269\" data-end=\"2322\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2271\" data-end=\"2322\">increased fatigue, impaired absorption of vitamins<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2323\" data-end=\"2356\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2325\" data-end=\"2356\">skin problems (acne, dryness)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 class=\"\" data-start=\"2358\" data-end=\"2411\"><strong data-start=\"2361\" data-end=\"2411\">What to do if the level of bifidobacteria is reduced<\/strong><\/h2>\n<ol data-start=\"2413\" data-end=\"3139\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2413\" data-end=\"2624\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2441\"><strong data-start=\"2416\" data-end=\"2439\">Change your diet:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2624\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2445\" data-end=\"2519\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2447\" data-end=\"2519\">more vegetables, fruits, whole grains (source <a href=\"https:\/\/medilab.km.ua\/en\/how-do-prebiotics-work-and-why-are-they-important-for-your-health\/\">prebiotics<\/a>)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2523\" data-end=\"2577\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2525\" data-end=\"2577\">include fermented milk products with live cultures<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2581\" data-end=\"2624\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2583\" data-end=\"2624\">limit sweets, fast food, convenience foods<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2626\" data-end=\"2821\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2629\" data-end=\"2674\"><strong data-start=\"2629\" data-end=\"2672\">Take probiotics with bifidobacteria:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2678\" data-end=\"2821\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2678\" data-end=\"2750\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2680\" data-end=\"2750\"><em data-start=\"2680\" data-end=\"2705\">Bifidobacterium bifidum<\/em>, <em data-start=\"2707\" data-end=\"2718\">B. longum<\/em>, <em data-start=\"2720\" data-end=\"2731\">B. lactis<\/em> \u2014 common strains<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2754\" data-end=\"2821\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2756\" data-end=\"2821\">course of treatment - at least 2\u20134 weeks (after consultation with a doctor)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2823\" data-end=\"2924\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2826\" data-end=\"2863\"><strong data-start=\"2826\" data-end=\"2861\">Take prebiotics at the same time:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"2867\" data-end=\"2924\">\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2867\" data-end=\"2924\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2869\" data-end=\"2924\">inulin, lactulose, FOS - stimulate the growth of beneficial flora<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"2926\" data-end=\"3033\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"3033\"><strong data-start=\"2929\" data-end=\"2969\">Avoid self-medication with antibiotics.<\/strong> If they are prescribed, be sure to take probiotics at the same time.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li class=\"\" data-start=\"3035\" data-end=\"3139\">\n<p class=\"\" data-start=\"3038\" data-end=\"3139\"><strong data-start=\"3038\" data-end=\"3072\">Consult a gastroenterologist<\/strong>, if the symptoms do not disappear or are accompanied by other disorders.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Monitoring the level of bifidobacteria is an important part of a comprehensive approach to intestinal health. Timely examination and correction of microflora help reduce the frequency of infections, improve metabolism and restore comfort to everyday life.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>What are bifidobacteria and why are they needed? 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