Bifidobacterium infantis powder

Bifidobacterium Infantis Probiotic: The Master of HMO Utilization for Infant & Adult Gut Wellness

Product Overview

Bifidobacterium infantis is a uniquely specialized probiotic strain, evolutionarily adapted to be a dominant and critical colonizer of the infant gut. Renowned for its unparalleled ability to efficiently utilize Human Milk Oligosaccharides (HMOs), it plays an indispensable role in infant development, immune education, and gut barrier formation. Beyond infancy, it remains a powerful strain for modulating systemic inflammation and supporting gut health in adults. We supply a pure, highly active Bifidobacterium infantis strain. We offer this specialized probiotic in a clinically effective and targeted potency of 50 billion CFU, optimized for integration into sensitive formulations.

Technical Advantages

Our Bifidobacterium infantis stands out for its specialized niche and profound health impacts:

Unparalleled HMO Consumption: Possesses a specialized genetic cluster that allows it to fully metabolize a broad spectrum of HMOs, making it the premier infant gut colonizer and a key indicator of a breastfed infant's healthy microbiome.

Potent Systemic Anti-Inflammatory Activity: Demonstrated in clinical studies to significantly reduce key biomarkers of systemic inflammation (such as CRP), making it highly relevant for supporting overall wellness and a balanced immune response in adults.

Optimized 50B CFU Formulation: This potency is strategically chosen based on clinical evidence, providing an effective dose for modulating inflammation and supporting gut ecology without over-formulation, ensuring cost-efficiency and proven efficacy.

Superior Gut Barrier Enhancement: Excels at strengthening the intestinal lining and promoting a healthy mucosal layer, providing a robust defense against pathogens and gut permeability.

Foundational Immune System Education: In infants, its establishment and activity are crucial for the proper development and training of the immune system, setting the stage for long-term health.

 Application Scenarios

Bifidobacterium infantis is the gold-standard for targeted applications in both infant and adult health:

Infant Formula & Probiotics: The quintessential ingredient for fortifying infant formula and creating probiotic drops to mirror the gut microbiome of breastfed infants, supporting immune and digestive health.

Adult Anti-Inflammatory Supplements: Ideal for adult formulations aimed at supporting a healthy inflammatory response, particularly for individuals seeking to manage low-grade, systemic inflammation.

Gut Barrier Restoration Protocols: Used in specialized supplements designed to repair and strengthen a compromised gut lining in adults.

Post-Antibiotic & Microbiome Reset Formulas: A key strain for repopulating the gut with a foundational, beneficial bacterium after a course of antibiotics or digestive upset.

Product Specifications

We provide Bifidobacterium infantis in one clinically-substantiated CFU strength for precise product development:

50 Billion CFU: A clinically effective and targeted dosage, proven in studies to support a healthy inflammatory response and gut ecology, ideal for creating scientifically-backed and efficiently formulated products.

Available in bulk powder. We offer comprehensive technical support and private labeling options. Contact us for a detailed technical data sheet and pricing.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

1. Why is B. infantis considered so crucial for infant health?

B. infantis is the most efficient bacterium at consuming the prebiotics (HMOs) in breast milk. Its presence is a hallmark of a healthy infant gut, as it dominates the microbiome, crowds out pathogens, and plays a fundamental role in immune system training.

2. How can B. infantis benefit adults if it's an "infant" strain?

While it thrives in infants, its potent anti-inflammatory properties are highly beneficial for adults. Clinical studies have shown specific strains of B. infantis can significantly reduce markers of systemic inflammation, which is a root cause of many modern health concerns.

3. Is a 50B CFU count sufficient for this strain?

Yes. For its well-documented anti-inflammatory effects in adults, a 50B CFU dose has been used successfully in clinical trials. Its high adaptability and activity mean it does not always require ultra-high CFU counts to exert significant therapeutic effects.

4. What is the difference between B. infantis and B. bifidum?

While both are vital for infants, B. infantis is the supreme specialist in fully consuming HMOs, making it the dominant bacterium in the breastfed infant gut. B. bifidum is also excellent at utilizing some HMOs but is particularly renowned for its strong mucosal adhesion and immune-priming capabilities.

5. Is your B. infantis strain safe for preterm infants?

Our strain is generally recognized as safe (GRAS). However, formulations intended for preterm infants require extremely specialized development and clinical validation. We recommend consulting with healthcare professionals for such specific applications.

6. What is the shelf life and storage condition?

The bulk powder has a shelf life of 24 months when stored in its original sealed packaging at or below -18°C (freezer conditions). This is critical for preserving the viability and enzymatic activity of this specialized strain.

7. Can this strain be used in dairy-free products?

Absolutely. While often associated with milk-based environments, our bulk B. infantis powder is a purified biomass and can be seamlessly incorporated into vegan capsules or dairy-free infant formula bases.

8. Do you provide HMO utilization data for your strain?

Yes, we provide our B2B partners with in-vitro data and a technical dossier that includes information on the strain's efficiency in metabolizing various HMOs, which is crucial for infant nutrition claims.

9. Is your strain non-GMO and allergen-free?

Yes, our Bifidobacterium infantis is non-GMO project verified and is free from major allergens. A Certificate of Analysis confirming the absence of gluten, soy, and dairy is provided with every batch.

10. Can it be combined with prebiotics like GOS?

Yes, it works very effectively with Galactooligosaccharides (GOS), which are designed to mimic the structure of HMOs. Creating a synbiotic with GOS and B. infantis is a powerful strategy for both infant and adult formulations.