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Probiotics: the Undervalued Conquerors

Year: 2015

Type: article

Abstract: ABSTRACT Probiotics or “beneficial microorganisms” have recently acquired the status of blockbusters in the pharmaceutical industry. Despite being commercially available, 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 used products, 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.

Source: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutical and Clinical Research

Authors: Pallavi Kawatra, Cuckoo Aiyappa

Institution: M.S. Ramaiah Medical College

Language: English

Topic: Probiotics and Fermented Foods

Subfield: Food Science

Field: Agricultural and Biological Sciences

Domain: Life Sciences

SDG: Good health and well-being

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W2994504699

FWCI: 0.669

Cites: 51

Cited by: 4

Related to: 10