Probiotics Current Knowledge and Future Prospects

• Other Authors: Enany, Shymaa (Editor)
• Format: Electronic Book Chapter
• Language: English
• Published: IntechOpen 2018
• Subjects: Bacteriology (non-medical); inflammation, obesity, lactobacillus, cancer, diabetes mellitus, hypertension
• Online Access: DOAB: download the publication; DOAB: description of the publication

Probiotic has been used for centuries especially in fermented dairy products since Metchnikoff associated the intake of fermented milk with prolonged life. Probiotics confer many health benefits to humans, animals, and plants when administered in proper amounts. These benefits include the prevention...