Effect of Probiotic Supplements on Human Health
Ayusi Satapathy
Dept. of Food and Nutrition, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha (751 003), India
Ansuman Satapathy
Dept. of Agricultural Economics, College of Agriculture, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha (751 003), India
Subrat Kumar Mahapatra*
School of Agriculture, GIET University, Gunupur, Odisha (765 022), India
Ajay Kumar Prusty
Dept. of Extension Education, College of Agriculture, Odisha University of Agriculture and Technology, Bhubaneswar, Odisha (751 003), India
DOI: NIL
Keywords: Bacteria, Health benefits, Microorganism, Probiotics
Abstract
Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are good for our health, especially our digestive system. It helps in lowering the gut pH, produces β-galactosidases enzyme which digest lactose and stimulate IgA production. It produces short-chain fatty acid and vitamins especially vitamin-B like folate, biotin, vitamin B12 and vitamin-K. It has anti-hypertension, anti-diabetic effect. The presence of probiotics in our body leads to reduce the risk of cancer. Probiotics are also beneficial for oral health.
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