Bifidobacterium longum
Type: Concept
As of November 2026, Bifidobacterium longum has been mentioned in one podcast episode on HUBERMAN LAB (Jun 2025). A probiotic strain that enhances gut health, immune function, and reduces inflammation.
Bifidobacterium longum is a Gram-positive, catalase-negative, rod-shaped bacterium present in the human gastrointestinal tract and one of the 32 species that belong to the genus Bifidobacterium. It is a microaerotolerant anaerobe and considered to be one of the earliest colonizers of the gastrointestinal tract of infants. When grown on general anaerobic medium, B. longum forms white, glossy colonies with a convex shape. B. longum is one of the most common bifidobacteria present in the gastrointe
| Mentioned in | 1 episode on 1 podcast (as of November 2026) |
|---|---|
| First heard | Jun 2025 on HUBERMAN LAB |
| Field | Microbiology |
Who talks about Bifidobacterium longum on podcasts?
Bifidobacterium longum came up; the most recent mention was Jun 2025 on HUBERMAN LAB.
What is Bifidobacterium longum mentioned alongside?
Affiliated with: Short chain fatty acids