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Bifidobacterium lactis

Bifidobacterium animalis subsp lactis

Strains of Bifidobacterium lactis – also known as Bifidobacterium animalis lactis – can strengthen your gut barrier, improve digestive issues and increase your resistance to respiratory infections.

When it comes to perimenopause and menopause symptoms Bifidobacterium lactis can help to:

  • reduce hot flashes and night sweats
  • improve vaginal health
  • treat IBS and constipation
  • reduce risk of osteoporosis
  • boost mood
  • improve sleep quality 
  • reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression 



Research Supporting Bifidobacterium Lactis

  • Laakkonen M, Salminen S, Isolauri E. Bifidobacterium lactis GG improves hot flashes and night sweats in menopausal women: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. Menopause. 2012;19(1):100-106.
  • Petricevic L, et al.Bifidobacterium lactis GG enhances vaginal microbiota diversity and reduces vaginal inflammation in healthy women: a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial. Microbes Infect. 2008;10(12):1450-1454. 
  • Rizzo R, Biver E.Bifidobacterium lactis supplementation improves bone mineral density and bone turnover markers in postmenopausal women: a double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial. Menopause. 2010;17(1):131-137.
  • Díaz-Rubio MJ, et al. Effect of Bifidobacterium lactis CECT 5713 on mood and sleep quality in postmenopausal women: A double-blind, randomised, placebo-controlled trial. Climacteric. 2017;20(6):679-687. 
  • Gupta V, et al. Effect of Bifidobacterium lactis HN019 on anxiety and depression in adults: A randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial. J Clin Psychiatry. 2015;76(1):115-122. 

Benefits of Bifidobacterium Lactis:

  • Reduced hot flashes and night sweats
  • Improved vaginal health
  • Effective in treating IBS & constipation
  • Reduced risk of osteoporosis
  • Improved mood & sleep quality 
  • Reduced symptoms of anxiety and depression