PROBIOTICS AND PREBIOTICS
Journal Title: International Journal of Microbiology Research - Year 2016, Vol 8, Issue 6
Abstract
Probiotics and prebiotics are a special class of food products as their application in wellness of human beings is well established. Probiotics are living microorganisms that are taken as dietary supplements while prebiotics are non-digestible carbohydrates as dietary components that act as food and promote the growth and proliferation of probiotic microorganisms. There is exponential growth in the commercial exploration of probiotics as food, nutritional supplements, biologics and pharmaceuticals due to their health benefits. Various effects of probiotics and prebiotics on health have been documented.
Authors and Affiliations
G. K. MEGHWANSHI, PRAVEEN GEHLOT, RAKESH PATHAK, S. K. SINGH
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