Probiotics: Healthy bugs and nourishing elements of diet

Abstract

The use of probiotics is based on the concept that adding the right live microbes to the complex human system can result in physiological benefits. The benefit of fermented milk in human diet has been acknowledged since Vedic times; however, the scientific interest in this field was evoked by Ellie Metchinkoff who recommended that people should consume fermented milk containing lactobacilli to prolong their lives, as accelerated aging is due to autointoxication caused by the toxins produced by the gut microflora. They have been used to improve gastrointestinal health and their attractiveness has evinced interest to study their role in the promotion of oral health also. Studies have been widely carried out to establish the role of intestinal lactobacilli as probiotic to treat various gastrointestinal disorders, but only limited studies are available on the oral use of probiotics. The probiotic products usually contain lactobacilli and bifidobacteria, and their demand in the market is growing day by day. This paper provides an overview of various studies in the literature that emphasize on the role of probiotics to combat oral diseases and encourages more research in this field.

Adherence of probiotic bacteria to human colon epithelial cells and inhibitory effect against enteric pathogens – In vitro study

“…; Amara and Shibl ; Pandey et al . ). One of the principles for a prospective probiotic strain is the ability to adhere to mucosal surfaces of the gastrointestinal tract.…”

“…Milk and dairy products thus are very good forms of administration for probiotics through the diet (S anchez et al 2009). The health benefits of probiotics were reported in many studies (Chakraborti 2011;Duncan and Flint 2013;Sunkata et al 2014;Amara and Shibl 2015;Pandey et al 2015). One of the principles for a prospective probiotic strain is the ability to adhere to mucosal surfaces of the gastrointestinal tract.…”

Antioxidant Supplements and Gastrointestinal Diseases: A Critical Appraisal

“…The compound is ready for the phase III clinical trial. Probiotics and prebiotics may also be included in the treatment so as to normalize the GI microfloral ecosystem [14][15][16][17][18] .…”

“…The infecting bacteria, or the antibiotics used to eliminate them, may also alter the balance of the indigenous microbiota. Often these problems are overcome on their own with time, but sometimes probiotic supplementation may be needed [10,[14][15][16][17][18] .…”

Papel de la microbiota humana en el metabolismo del gluten = Role of Human Microbiota in gluten metabolism

“…Lactobacillus es uno de los géneros más estudiados para su uso como probiótico por varias razones como que suelen ser considerados microorganismos seguros para su consumo, y además están adaptados a vivir en las condiciones que hay en el intestino humano (Fijan, 2014;Pandey et al, 2015). Por lo tanto, aquellos lactobacilos con actividad peptidolítica frente al 33-mer podrían ser administrados como probióticos, y empleados como un tratamiento adyuvante a la DSG para eliminar aquellas trazas de gluten que se consumen de forma inadvertida.…”