Probiotics play a significant role in the diet, and their contribution to the immune system has
been recognised. Their effects on the gastrointestinal system have been evaluated for …

Purpose–There is need for exhaustive studies to be undertaken to identify various probiotic
strains and to understand the actual mechanism of action by which these probiotics exert …

Purpose–Early colonization and balance between the beneficial and pathogenic organisms
are essential for good nutrition and health. Ability of probiotic cultures to survive and …

After Elie Metchnikoff wrote a book entitled Prolongation of Life in 1907, which can be
regarded as the birth of probiotics, many different forms of fermented milk have been …

Probiotic starter cultures were subjected to viability tests including exposure to low pH, high
bile concentration, high sucrose concentration, high oxygen content and low storage …

Health has become a focal point in recent news and as a result, a subject the general public
has become more interested in. The health benefits that can be gained by the consumption …

A number of health benefits have been claimed for probiotic bacteria such as Lactobacillus
acidophilus, Bifidobacterium spp. and Lactobacillus rhamnosus. Because of the potential …

Background: Probiotic products are matrices for delivery of beneficial live bacteria to the
host. The viable bacteria are being incorporated into dairy products as well as supplements …

Functional foods has recently emerged as a novel sector of health-enhancing products. The
target function of functional foods is largely dependent on the used ingredients. One of the …