Probiotics: Their Potential to Impact Human Health

Authors

  • Mary Ellen Sanders Dairy and Food Culture Technologies Author
  • Glenn Gibson University of Reading image/svg+xml Author
  • Harsharnjit S. Gill Primary Industries Research Victoria Author
  • Francisco Guarner Vall d'Hebron Hospital Universitari image/svg+xml Author

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.62300/v00a4487

Keywords:

Probiotics, Human Health, Disease Prevention

Abstract

Controlled human studies have revealed a diverse range of health benefits from consumption of probiotics, due largely to their impact on immune function or on microbes colonizing the body. This publication reviews the literature on probiotics, describes the characteristics of probiotics, discusses the microbes that colonize the human body, and explains how probiotics can treat and prevent disease. The paper also addresses safety issues of probiotic use, suggests future developments, and provides research and policy recommendations.

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Published

2007-10-05

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How to Cite

Sanders, M. E., Gibson, G., Gill, H. S., & Guarner, F. (2007). Probiotics: Their Potential to Impact Human Health. Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST). https://doi.org/10.62300/v00a4487

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