Abstract

PROBIOTICS: AS ALTERNATIVE TO MEDICINES

Prerana S. Husukale*, Swapnali S. Jadhav, Sarthak S. Gosavi, Mr. Shankar J. Joshi

ABSTRACT

Nutraceuticals refers to foods having a medicinal effect on health of human beings. Nutraceuticals market is seeing tidal growth mainly in United States, India and European countries. The term “probiotics” comes from the Greek words “pro” (in favor) and “biotic” (life). Probiotics are defined as “live microorganisms that may beneficially affect the host upon ingestion by improving the balance of the intestinal micro flora. Nowadays, food products are mainly involved in chemical preservatives. These preservative agents are causing the disease to affect the human health. The probiotic food products are used to the development of human‑animal health. This paper provides an overview of the current status of the proposed bacterial probiotics, their importance, market trend, their mechanism of work, and some safety considerations as an alternative to medicines.

Keywords: Nutrition, Gut activity, Health, Effectiveness.