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Claim evidence

Reduces stress-associated diarrhoea (strain AHC7)

Grade BSolid canine or strong extrapolated evidenceSave claim
Ingredient: Bifidobacterium animalis · probiotic

Plain-language summary

Strain-specific canine RCTs support this; not all Bifido products are equivalent.

About the ingredient

What it is

A bacterial species used in probiotics.

Why it's used

Marketed for digestive support.

Also known as: B. animalis

Cited studies (1)

Canine studies
  • Bifidobacterium animalis AHC7 reduces acute idiopathic diarrhoea in dogs
    British Journal of Nutrition · 2009
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    Study summary
    Moderate quality
    Design score 6/11
    Design
    RCT
    Species
    dog
    Sample size
    Not reported
    Duration
    Not reported
    Controls / blinding
    Controlled comparison group (per recorded study design)
    Funding
    Not reported
    Strengths
    • Randomized trial design
    • Conducted in dogs
    Limitations
    • Sample size not recorded
    • Study duration not recorded

    Outcome: Faster resolution of acute diarrhoea

Products in our catalog with Bifidobacterium animalis (0)

No published products in Supplement Wise list this ingredient yet.

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