The role of Bifidobacterium in longevity and the future of probiotics
Seockmo Ku, Md Ariful Haque, Min Ji Jang, Jaehyun Ahn, Deokyeong Choe, Jong Ik Jeon +1 more
Food Science and Biotechnology
Abstract
This review explores the role and health impacts of probiotics, focusing specifically on <i>Bifidobacterium</i> spp. It highlights the functionalities that Bifidobacteria can provide, underscored by the historical evolution of definitions and technological advancements related to probiotics. By examining the association between Bifidobacteria and longevity, this review suggests new avenues for health enhancement. Highlighting case studies of centenarians, it presents examples related to human aging, illuminating the potential links to longevity through research on <i>Bifidobacterium</i> strains found in centenarians. This review not only emphasizes the importance of current research but also advocates for further investigation into the health benefits of Bifidobacteria, underlining the necessity for continuous study in the nutraceutical field.
Extracted Claims
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Bifidobacterium is found in centenarians
“Highlighting case studies of centenarians, it presents examples related to human aging, illuminating the potential links to longevity through research on Bifidobacterium strains found in centenarians.”
Bifidobacterium provides health benefits
“It highlights the functionalities that Bifidobacteria can provide, underscored by the historical evolution of definitions and technological advancements related to probiotics.”
Bifidobacterium is associated with longevity
“By examining the association between Bifidobacteria and longevity, this review suggests new avenues for health enhancement.”