The Sourdough School

BALM – Proven as one of the healthiest approaches to bread in the world.

Based in the walled gardens of Dr. Vanessa Kimbell's beautiful Victorian home in rural Northamptonshire, UK, we tutor individuals and train bakers and healthcare professionals in Baking as Lifestyle Medicine (BALM). Personalising bread to your lifestyle, gut microbiome, and unique genetics for optimal health—tailoring fermentation, fibre, and diversity so that your daily bread becomes the foundation of your health.

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Bifidobacterium | Research Level

Bifidobacterium in the gut: in the beginning

Bifidobacteria are among the very first microorganisms to colonise the human gastrointestinal tract and quickly establish themselves as the biggest population of microbes in the intestines of breast-fed infants. They are believed to exert a number of positive health benefits, including protection against inflammation, obesity and colorectal cancer, as well as contributing to cardiovascular health and boosting immune function.

In this article we learn about our discovery of this microbe, and how we have now identified over 50 different strains of Bifidobacteria, all of which have extensive and positive health benefits. Understanding is gained on how our diets impact and effect the growth of this microbe.

We also discuss IBS and the role Bifidobacterium plays in potential remission of intestinal symptoms and disease. You will learn how Bifidobacterium are found in many different places including fermented milk products. Read all about this including fermented milk recipes and more at The Sourdough Club...

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All reasonable care is taken when advising about health aspects of bread, but the information that we share is not intended to take the place of treatment by a qualified medical practitioner. You must seek professional advice if you are in any doubt about any medical condition. Any application of the ideas and information contained on this website is at the reader's sole discretion and risk.

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