A systematic review on selection characterization and implementation of probiotics in human health

Food Sci Biotechnol. 2023 Jan 10;32(4):423-440. doi: 10.1007/s10068-022-01210-z. eCollection 2023 Mar.

Abstract

Probiotics are live bacteria found in food that assist the body's defence mechanisms against pathogens by reconciling the gut microbiota. Probiotics are believed to aid with gut health, the immune system, and brain function, among other factors. They've furthermore been shown to help with constipation, high blood pressure, and skin issues. The global probiotics market has been incrementally growing in recent years, as consumers' demand for healthy diets and wellness has continued to increase. This has prompted the food industry to develop new probiotic-containing food products, as well as researchers to explore their specific characteristics and impacts on human health. Although most probiotics are fastidious microorganisms that are nutritionally demanding and sensitive to environmental conditions, they become less viable as they are processed and stored. In this review we studied the current literature on the fundamental idea of probiotic bacteria, their medical benefits, and their selection, characterization, and implementations.

Keywords: Applications; Characterization; Probiotics; Selection; Stability.

Publication types

  • Review