Lactobacilli Bacteria
They are gram positive anaerobic bacteria located in the lactic acid bacterial group. They are often violet and dark blue. They have a rod shape like appearance. Lactobacilli bacteria main job is to convert lactose into lactic acid. It also helps defend and reduces the effects of an viral infection and helps prevent diarrhea. Lactobacili bacteria also helps defend against foreign toxic intestinal bacteria and provide the body with nutrients. They are located in the small intestines or digestive tract. 
Bifidobacteria Bifidobacteria are beneficial bacteria located in the large intestine or the colon. They are gram positive and they are part of the anaerobic branch. They make up the majority of the bacterias in the colon of mammals. Bifidobateria helps balance the bacteria in the digestive tract. They help increase the body's immune system response and prevent harmful enzymes from entering. They also help prevent intestinal infections and helps improve symptoms of diarrhea and constipation.
Bifidobacterium Longum
Bifidobacterium longum is a gram positive anaerobic bacteria. It had a branched rod-shaped appearance. They are found in the intestines of young humans and babies. They produces lactic acid to stop the growth of gram-negative bacterias. They also help digest complex sugars in the human breast milk. They can also help on digestion, reduce inflammation, and lower cholesterol. They are usually in fermented foods but can be taken in supplement form. They thrive on plant fiber.
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