Probiotics
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- Created on: 02-04-14 10:19
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- Probiotics
- Origin
- Newborn has a sterile GIT
- Inoculated with bacteria during birth
- Breast milk inoculates infants GIT with good microbes
- This coats the bowel, improves digestion and protects against pathogens
- Good intestinal health
- 85% good microbes
- Definition: Live microorganisms that when administered in an adequate amount will confer a health benefit on the host (survives passage through stomach)
- Characteristics
- Non-pathogenic
- Non-toxic
- Survive passage through GIT
- Remain viable during storage and use
- Exert one or more beneficial effect on the host
- Examples
- Bifidobacterium
- Lactobacillus
- Other Lactic Acid Bacteria (LAB)
- Sources
- Cheese/Yoghurt
- Fermented Sausage
- Sauerkraut
- Health Benefits
- Regulate the balance of gut microflora, produce antimicrobial substances
- Improve digestion of lactose
- Stimulate the immune system
- Promotes anti carcinogenic effects
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