The use of probiotics in medical practice
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- 作者：Mombelli ; Barbara ; Gismondo ; Maria Rita
- 关键词：Probiotics ; Therapeutic use ; Lactic acid bacteria
- 刊名：International Journal of Antimicrobial Agents
- 出版年：2000
- 出版时间：December, 2000
- 年：2000
- 卷：16
- 期：4
- 页码：531-536
- 全文大小：69.9 K
文摘
Probiotics are defined as living organisms, beneficial to health when ingested. Different species of microorganisms such as lactic acid bacteria or yeasts have been proposed for human use. These microorganisms differ from each other and it is, therefore, unlikely that they will act in the same way. Probiotics could be used for several conditions such as diarrhoea, candidal vaginitis, urinary tract infections, immune disorders, lactose intolerance, hypercholesterolaemia and food allergy. The effects of probiotics in some of these conditions have been directly observed, in others it has been only suggested on the basis of in vitro studies and from experimental animal models. Controlled trials are needed to determine the scientific basis for their use, the correct formulation and ways of administration in different clinical situations.