Bifidobacterium infantis 35624

Primary uses

• IBS symptom relief
• Abdominal pain
• Bloating
• Bowel regularity

How it works

• Modulates intestinal cytokine balance (raises IL-10, lowers IL-6/TNF-alpha)
• Restores gut barrier function in inflammatory states
• Influences enteric nervous system signaling

Dosage

Typical range

1 billion CFU once daily

Timing

Same time daily

With food

With or without food per product directions

Duration

Trials show benefit emerging over 4 weeks; safe for long-term use

Special populations

Generally safe in pregnancy and pediatrics; consult provider in immunocompromised states

Forms

• Capsule (single-strain)
• Multi-strain blend

Safety

Common side effects

• Transient gas or bloating in the first 1-2 weeks

Contraindications

• Central venous catheters in critically ill patients

Evidence notes

Multiple RCTs in IBS show reduced abdominal pain, bloating, and urgency. Effect is strain-specific — generic B. infantis products may not deliver the same benefit.

Grade B: Some human trials support key claims; further confirmation needed.

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