Bifidobacterium longum

Bifidobacterium longum is an oxygen-sensitive bacterium commonly found in the human intestine. It uses a specialised fermentation pathway known as the bifid shunt to process carbohydrates.

• Scientific identity: Bifidobacterium longum; main pathway: Bifid shunt, specialised carbohydrate fermentation.
• How it works: Ferments fibre by the bifid shunt: It uses a carbohydrate route unique to the genus, and carries a broad enzyme set for breaking down dietary fibres that reach the colon undigested. Produces acetate and lactate: The bifid shunt yields acetic and lactic acid, which lower local pH and feed into the wider short-chain fatty acid pool.
• Primary function: Its fermentation produces compounds such as acetate and lactate that contribute to the wider gut microbial environment.
• What it supports: Bifidobacterium longum helps turn selected dietary fibres into useful gut compounds that support a balanced digestive environment.
• Important consideration: Effects depend on the exact bacterial strain, viable colony-forming units and appropriate storage conditions throughout shelf life.

CARPEDIEM selected Bifidobacterium longum for a clearly defined role within a thoughtfully balanced formulation.

• Formulation purpose: Its fermentation produces compounds such as acetate and lactate that contribute to the wider gut microbial environment.
• Used in: CARPEDIEM HappyGut 70B Probiotic, CARPEDIEM HappyGut 140B Probiotic and CARPEDIEM Men’s Daily Performance Stack.
• Works alongside: Bifidobacterium longum complements Bifidobacterium lactis, Lactobacillus acidophilus and Lactobacillus rhamnosus to support everyday digestive wellness and complementary probiotic activity.
• Meaningful contribution: Bifidobacterium longum helps turn selected dietary fibres into useful gut compounds that support a balanced digestive environment. Produces acetate and lactate, compounds associated with normal microbial fermentation.
• Quality and scientific context: Effects depend on the exact bacterial strain, viable colony-forming units and appropriate storage conditions throughout shelf life. 1 ingredient-specific study is included because the research reports a relevant benefit.