Authors : Kaina Bhonsle, Alka Vyas, Harish Vyas
DOI : 10.18231/j.ijnmhs.2023.010
Volume : 6
Issue : 2
Year : 2023
Page No : 66-69
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