<abstract xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><p>Alteration of the gut microbiome in order to achieve a balance in the normal flora of the intestine could be very beneficial in maintaining the health of the human. Probiotics are living microbial supplements that are added to the diet and have beneficial effects on the host by improving the balance of the intestinal microflora. The purpose of this study is to review previous studies on the effects of probiotics on human health and various diseases. The Farsi and English electronic databases such as, SID, Iranmedex, Magiran, Google Scholar, PubMed and ISI Web of Knowledge were searched and the published articles that have studied the effects of probiotics on the prevention and treatment of various diseases were included in the study. The review of published articles related to the subject showed that consumption of probiotics, prebiotics and proper diet have the significant effects on the health of the digestive system and has reduced and improved symptoms of different disorders and diseases. Further research is needed to better understand the underlying mechanisms of probiotic function and confirm the role of the probiotics in preventing and treating various types of cancers and other diseases.</p></abstract>

Alteration of the gut microbiome in order to achieve a balance in the normal flora of the intestine could be very beneficial in maintaining the health of the human. Probiotics are living microbial supplements that are added to the diet and have beneficial effects on the host by improving the balance of the intestinal microflora. The purpose of this study is to review previous studies on the effects of probiotics on human health and various diseases. The Farsi and English electronic databases such as, SID, Iranmedex, Magiran, Google Scholar, PubMed and ISI Web of Knowledge were searched and the published articles that have studied the effects of probiotics on the prevention and treatment of various diseases were included in the study. The review of published articles related to the subject showed that consumption of probiotics, prebiotics and proper diet have the significant effects on the health of the digestive system and has reduced and improved symptoms of different disorders and diseases. Further research is needed to better understand the underlying mechanisms of probiotic function and confirm the role of the probiotics in preventing and treating various types of cancers and other diseases.

Effects of Probiotics on Human Health and Disease: A Review

Islamic Azad University, Sciences and Research Branch –Tehran

Alborz University of Medical Sciences – Karaj

Kashan University of Medical Sciences – Kashan

Acta Medica Bulgarica

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Alteration of the gut microbiome in order to achieve a balance in the normal flora of the intestine could be very beneficial in maintaining the health of the...

Effects of Probiotics on Human Health and Disease: A Review

Publicado en línea: 05 may 2021

Páginas: 95 - 100

Aceptado: 11 jul 2019

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amb-2021-0015

Palabras clave
probiotics, gut microbiota, human health, dysbiosis, intestinal diseases, extra-intestinal diseases

© 2021 A. Amiri et al., published by Sciendo

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

Effects of Probiotics on Human Health and Disease: A Review

Publicado en línea: 05 may 2021

Páginas: 95 - 100

Aceptado: 11 jul 2019

DOI: https://doi.org/10.2478/amb-2021-0015

Palabras claveprobiotics, gut microbiota, human health, dysbiosis, intestinal diseases, extra-intestinal diseases

© 2021 A. Amiri et al., published by Sciendo

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

Palabras clave
probiotics, gut microbiota, human health, dysbiosis, intestinal diseases, extra-intestinal diseases