Bifidobacterium lactis HN019
Recently, a new building block has been added to the list of options that you can use in personalized microbiome treatments. This building block consists of the Bifidobacterium lactis HN019, an extensively studied probiotic strain that was originally isolated from yoghurt. Multiple high quality RCTs show that this strain is effective against periodontitis (1-3). In a meta-analysis of clinical studies, HN019 has also been effective in promoting cellular immunity in the elderly (4). This involves phagocytic capacity of polymorphonuclear cells (destroying invading pathogens via phagocytosis) and tumoricidal activity of natural killer cells (eliminating tumor cells). In addition, large clinical studies have shown that HN019 is effective in preventing respiratory tract infections and iron deficiency in children (5-7).
This strain has been investigated for other effects too, including constipation, flatulence, and anti-inflammatory effects. You can find all information about the available evidence for this strain on our web platform by clicking on the i-button behind this building block.
Updated Advice Aid questions
With the addition of the B. lactis HN019 building block, several new indications have been added to the Medical Background list. This includes periodontitis, cellular immunity, and iron deficiency. In addition, the question about bloating/flatulence in the Complaints list has been split into two separate questions. Although these two complaints are related to each other, they are not the same and the evidence of different building blocks in fact warrants a distinction. For example, for B. lactis HN019 the evidence shows that is has an effect on flatulence, but not on bloating.
By constantly evaluating the evidence and the Advice Aid questions, Microbiome Center ensures a continuous process of improvement, so that you can provide the very best treatment for your patients.
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