<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>The objective of this review was to discuss some of the criteria which influence the selection of microorganisms with probiotic properties based on their mode of action. The most common bacteria that belong to the “group” probiotics are the <italic>Lactobacillus</italic> and <italic>Bifidobacterium</italic> species/strains. Probiotics have benefits and effects by their mechanism of action in different axial locations such as: producing substances, influencing immune function and response, modification as well as maintenance of a healthy population of microorganisms in the intestinal environment. Probiotics have demonstrated significant potential as therapeutic options for a variety of diseases Potential peripheral pathways that link probiotic ingestion in the brain function are focused on the role of the vagal afferent nerve signalling and changes in the cerebral levels of neuromodulators. The application of probiotic microorganisms represents a way to effectively influence the composition of the intestinal microbiome and the immune system of the host, as well as they can be considered as a suitable alternative to influence a healthy quality of life.</p></abstract>

The objective of this review was to discuss some of the criteria which influence the selection of microorganisms with probiotic properties based on their mode of action. The most common bacteria that belong to the “group” probiotics are the Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species/strains. Probiotics have benefits and effects by their mechanism of action in different axial locations such as: producing substances, influencing immune function and response, modification as well as maintenance of a healthy population of microorganisms in the intestinal environment. Probiotics have demonstrated significant potential as therapeutic options for a variety of diseases Potential peripheral pathways that link probiotic ingestion in the brain function are focused on the role of the vagal afferent nerve signalling and changes in the cerebral levels of neuromodulators. The application of probiotic microorganisms represents a way to effectively influence the composition of the intestinal microbiome and the immune system of the host, as well as they can be considered as a suitable alternative to influence a healthy quality of life.

Optimal Criteria for the Selection of Probiotics, Based on their Mode of Action

University of Veterinary Medicine and Pharmacy in Košice

Folia Veterinaria

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The objective of this review was to discuss some of the criteria which influence the selection of microorganisms with probiotic properties based on their mode...

Optimal Criteria for the Selection of Probiotics, Based on their Mode of Action

Published Online: Dec 21, 2019

Page range: 60 - 69

Received: Aug 27, 2019

Accepted: Oct 14, 2019

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/fv-2019-0039

Keywords
additives, immunity, intestinal tract, probiotic, properties, selection, technology

© 2019 R. Szabóová, published by Sciendo

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

Optimal Criteria for the Selection of Probiotics, Based on their Mode of Action

Published Online: Dec 21, 2019

Page range: 60 - 69

Received: Aug 27, 2019

Accepted: Oct 14, 2019

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/fv-2019-0039

Keywordsadditives, immunity, intestinal tract, probiotic, properties, selection, technology

© 2019 R. Szabóová, published by Sciendo

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

Keywords
additives, immunity, intestinal tract, probiotic, properties, selection, technology