Review: Probiotics and their beneficial effects against various diseases
Journal Title: Pakistan Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences - Year 2014, Vol 27, Issue 2
Abstract
Abstract: Joint FAO/WHO expert’s consultation report defines probiotics as: Live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host. Most commonly used probiotics are Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) and bifidobacteria. There are other examples of species used as probiotics (certain yeasts and bacilli). Probiotic supplements are popular now a days. From the beginning of 2000, research on probiotics has increased remarkably. Probiotics are now day’s widely studied for their beneficial effects in treatment of many prevailing diseases. Here we reviewed the beneficiary effects of probiotics in some diseases.
Authors and Affiliations
Muhammad Zeeshan Iqbal , Muhammad Imran Qadir , Tauqeer Hussain , Khalid Hussain Janbaz , Yusra Habib Khan2 , Bashir Ahmad
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