PROBIOTICS: THE UNDERVALUED CONQUERORS
Journal Title: Asian Journal of Pharamceutical and Clinical Research - Year 2015, Vol 8, Issue 4
Abstract
ABSTRACTProbiotics or “beneficial microorganisms†have recently acquired the status of blockbusters in the pharmaceutical industry. Despite being commerciallyavailable, little is known about the magnitude to which they can contribute to various disease conditions such as inflammatory bowel disease, allergy,immunity, etc. this review dwells into the various mechanisms of actions of probiotics and summarizes the numerous benefits of these daily usedproducts, including the recent advances. It also emphasizes on the possible unfavorable consequences, which can result due to their extensive use.Keywords: Probiotics, Allergy, Immunity, Inflammatory bowel disease.
Authors and Affiliations
Pallavi Kawatra, Cuckoo Aiyappa
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