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<p>Probiotics are live microorganisms that appear to provide health benefits when swallowed or introduced to the body. They are present in dairy and other fermented foods, as well as in dietary supplements and cosmetics. While many people still believe bacteria and other microorganisms are harmful “germs”, many are beneficial. Certain bacteria aid in the digestion of food, destroy disease-causing cells and absorb vitamins. Some of the microorganisms found in probiotic products are similar to or identical to those found naturally in our bodies. This article provides sufficient data to support the use of probiotics in a variety of uncommon clinical diseases, including skin disorders, Parkinson's disease, psychiatric disorders, liver transplantation, diabetic foot and periodontal care.</p>
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Probiotics are live microorganisms that appear to provide health benefits when swallowed or introduced to the body. They are present in dairy and other fermented foods, as well as in dietary supplements and cosmetics. While many people still believe bacteria and other microorganisms are harmful “germs”, many are beneficial. Certain bacteria aid in the digestion of food, destroy disease-causing cells and absorb vitamins. Some of the microorganisms found in probiotic products are similar to or identical to those found naturally in our bodies. This article provides sufficient data to support the use of probiotics in a variety of uncommon clinical diseases, including skin disorders, Parkinson's disease, psychiatric disorders, liver transplantation, diabetic foot and periodontal care.

An educational review on Probiotics

Faculty of Health Sciences, School of Pharmacy

Current Issues in Pharmacy and Medical Sciences

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Probiotics are live microorganisms that appear to provide health benefits when swallowed or introduced to the body. They are present in dairy and other...

An educational review on Probiotics

Published Online: Jul 15, 2021

Page range: 114 - 117

Received: Apr 12, 2021

Accepted: May 15, 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/cipms-2021-0020

Keywords
Probiotics, foods, microorganisms, diseases, bacteria

© 2021 Karur V. Uma et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

An educational review on Probiotics

Published Online: Jul 15, 2021

Page range: 114 - 117

Received: Apr 12, 2021

Accepted: May 15, 2021

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/cipms-2021-0020

KeywordsProbiotics, foods, microorganisms, diseases, bacteria

© 2021 Karur V. Uma et al., published by Sciendo

This work is licensed under the Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial-NoDerivatives 4.0 International License.

Keywords
Probiotics, foods, microorganisms, diseases, bacteria