Bifidobacterium lactis BLA80 and Increased Fecal Acetate Levels

Doses used in studies

CFU/day: 20 billion (median 20 billion, IQR 20 billion–20 billion) — 1 study

Time to effect

Median: 8 weeks · IQR 8 weeks–8 weeks · Range 8 weeks–8 weeks — Reported in 1 of 1 study

1 of 1 paper

Impact of Bifidobacterium animalis subsp. lactis BLa80 and Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus LRa05 supplementation on the gut microbiota and metabolic health of alcohol-consuming individuals: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial.

2025-06-16
RCT · n = 112
Beneficial microbes 17(1)
- Y Liu
- J Wang
- Y Gao
- Z Wang
- C Zhu
- F Xu
- Y Chen

PubMed: 40527514
DOI: 10.1163/18762891-bja00083

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Increased Fecal Acetate Levels

High evidence
Large Human Trial
Rigorous Journal
Adults

Significant alterations were observed in the levels of acetic acid, valeric acid, and total SCFAs, suggesting a favourable influence on gut health and metabolic function.

Effect: Beneficial
Effect size: Small
Significant: Yes
Dose: 20 billion colony-forming units/day