The properties of Bifidobacterium Animalis
Bifidobacterium Animalis (Bifidobacterium Lactis, Bifidobacterium BB-12). Bifidobacterium Animalis is a gram-positive, anaerobic, rod-shaped bacterium of the Bifidobacterium genus which can be found in the large intestines of most mammals, including humans. Bifidobacterium Animalis is present in many food products and dietary supplements. The probiotic is mostly found in dairy products.
Bifidobacterium Animalis and Bifidobacterium Lactis were previously described as two distinct species. Presently, both are considered Bifidobacterium Animalis with the subspecies Bifidobacterium Animalis subsp. Animalis and Bifidobacterium Animalis subsp. Lactis.