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The role of probiotics in human health and prevention of disease: A review

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Review Article

Author Details : Kaina Bhonsle*, Alka Vyas, Harish Vyas

Volume : 6, Issue : 2, Year : 2023

Article Page : 66-69

https://doi.org/10.18231/j.ijnmhs.2023.010

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Abstract

In recent year’s lots of research has undergone on human intestinal microbiota, and we are beginning to extend our knowledge regarding role of bacteria, fungi, viruses and helminthes which are present in our gut and their role in human health and preventing diseases. Millions of live Microorganisms that present in gastrointestinal tract are called as probiotics that influence physiology, nutrition, metabolism and immunity of human beings. They are used in clinical settings to prevent certain diseases such as diarrhea, colon, cancer, hypertension, diabetes Helicobacter pylori infection. In this review article attempt has been made to review some significant recent studies to explain what are probiotics, their history, how they work inside human body as separate ‘organ’, mechanism of action, their beneficial aspects for health and future advancements in use of probiotics.

Keywords: Microbiota, Probiotics, Human Health, Immunity, Diseases

How to cite : Bhonsle K, Vyas A, Vyas H, The role of probiotics in human health and prevention of disease: A review. J Nutr Metab Health Sci 2023;6(2):66-69

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