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- Title
Probiotics: A Review.
- Authors
Banerjee, Sohini; Chakraborty, Abhijit; Pal, T. K.
- Abstract
The term probiotic was derived from the Greek, meaning “for life”. They are basically the live microorganisms which, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host. Most of the bacterial species are claimed to have probiotic properties usually belong to the genera Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium. These good bacteria can easily reside in the human body causing no harm and plays a key role in milk fermentation. The widespread oral intake of probiotics as preventive and therapeutic products for gastrointestinal health makes a considerable interest amongst the researchers regarding the possible use of probiotics for the promotion of oral health. So, the oral cavity has only recently been suggested as a relevant target for probiotic application. Therefore, a detailed understanding of probiotics and its clinical application is necessary.
- Subjects
PROBIOTICS; THERAPEUTIC use of bacteria; LACTOBACILLUS
- Publication
JIDA: Journal of Indian Dental Association, 2016, Vol 10, Issue 3, p25
- ISSN
0019-4611
- Publication type
Article