Main Research Contents:
The effects of administration of bifidobacteria on the intestinal microbiota in low-birth-weight infants, and the transition of each strain of administered bifidobacteria were investigated.
Main Research Findings:
Among the three strains administered, B. breve M-16V was detected in 85% or more of the infants during the administration period. Compared with administration of one species, administration of three species of bifidobacteria resulted in earlier formation of a bifidobacteria-predominant fecal microbiota and maintenance of this microbiota.
Ishizaki et al,.
Effect of administration of bifidobacteria on intestinal microbiota in low-birth-weight infants and transition of administered bifidobacteria: a comparison between one-species and three-species administration.
Anaerobe. 2013 Oct;23:38-44.