2025/01/01 by Ankita Thakur, Priyanka Sharma, Arti Jamwal Sharma +4 · 1 voice
Agricultural and Biological Sciences · Nursing · #Probiotics and Fermented Foods #Microbial Metabolites in Food Biotechnology #Food composition and properties
paper · pdf · doi:10.48130/fmr-0024-0029
openalex publication_date 2025/01/01 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/31
Probiotics are the good microbes naturally found in the human stomach that keep our digestive health balanced. Probiotics are significant because they have both an application in industrial product development and a favourable influence on human health. In this regard, probiotic microbes have been widely introduced to yogurts and other fermented milks, which are functional food leaders, accounting for nearly 65% of the global functional food market. This review paper explores the world of probiotics and their various roles in promoting health and well-being. Probiotics have been an area of keen interest in recent years for their unbeatable therapeutic applications. This paper empashizes current research findings and examines the impact of probiotics on human health, with a focus on, the immune system, and metabolic balance. The paper also evaluates challenges and considerations in probiotics research, including strain-specific effects, dosage optimization, and the influence of individual variations in the host microbiome. Through a comprehensive analysis of current literature, this review aims to provide an understanding of probiotics, offering insights into their therapeutic effects and future research directions. As the field of probiotics continues to evolve, this review paper serves as a valuable resource for researchers, clinicians, and health enthusiasts seeking a refined perspective on the promises and challenges of utilizing microbes for human health and more.