A REVIEW ON PROBIOTICS

Mohammed Akthar Sulthana*, Dr. Osman Ahmed, Ashraf Unnisa and Meher Afrin

ABSTRACT

Probiotics have long been linked to improved health. Recent studies have found greater evidence that probiotic bacteria may benefit human health in important ways. Further research is needed to determine the role of probiotics in human health and the safety of their use since existing understanding of their activity is incomplete. In 1995, the term "prebiotics" was coined to designate a class of supplements that are not digested by the host but have the ability to stimulate the development or activity of beneficial bacteria in the gut. Prebiotics may have a function in health promotion, but further research is needed to confirm this. There is a large and expanding selection of foods that include probiotic strains. Dairy-based goods dominate the industry, with yoghurts accounting for the lion's share of sales. Probiotic stability and viability problems may now be solved with new technical advances.

Keywords: Probiotics, Dairy-based goods and prebiotics.