PROBIOTIC IMPORTANCE
on gut health
FUNCTION: ORIGIN:
Helps to modulate the immune system through Comes from the Greek word "for life",
antibody response and phagocytosis
Maintains pH through the production of organic acids
but the meaning has changed over time
Facilitates the production of enzymes Was a term to describe the "substances
Maintains epithelial barrier against pathogens through secreted by an microorganism to
secretions
stimulate growth of another"
BENEFITS: NEGATIVES:
Treatment of diarrhea Possibility of infections
Prevents UTI Triggering allergic reactions
Prevents dental cavities Flatulence, diarrhoea
Reduces cholesterol Bloating
Immunity booster Headache (from amines)
Reduces allergy and eczema
VARIOUS PROBIOTICS AND
THEIR ASSOCIATED
MECHANISM:
Lactobacillus
Bacillus coagulans: helveticus:
promotes the reduces stress,
anxiety, and
metabolism and
depression
regulation of nutrients;
helps with acid/bile
resistance Bifidobacteria: effective in
treating most intestinal
diseases
Correlation between the gut-brain axis
in the human body :
Lactobacillus casei: prevents
diseases that can disrupt the
epithelial neurotransmitters
stomach microbiota
regulation and other metabolites
hormones
Pituitary signal
axis
How do probiotics work?
They adhere to the lining of your gut where they prevent bad
on gut health
FUNCTION: ORIGIN:
Helps to modulate the immune system through Comes from the Greek word "for life",
antibody response and phagocytosis
Maintains pH through the production of organic acids
but the meaning has changed over time
Facilitates the production of enzymes Was a term to describe the "substances
Maintains epithelial barrier against pathogens through secreted by an microorganism to
secretions
stimulate growth of another"
BENEFITS: NEGATIVES:
Treatment of diarrhea Possibility of infections
Prevents UTI Triggering allergic reactions
Prevents dental cavities Flatulence, diarrhoea
Reduces cholesterol Bloating
Immunity booster Headache (from amines)
Reduces allergy and eczema
VARIOUS PROBIOTICS AND
THEIR ASSOCIATED
MECHANISM:
Lactobacillus
Bacillus coagulans: helveticus:
promotes the reduces stress,
anxiety, and
metabolism and
depression
regulation of nutrients;
helps with acid/bile
resistance Bifidobacteria: effective in
treating most intestinal
diseases
Correlation between the gut-brain axis
in the human body :
Lactobacillus casei: prevents
diseases that can disrupt the
epithelial neurotransmitters
stomach microbiota
regulation and other metabolites
hormones
Pituitary signal
axis
How do probiotics work?
They adhere to the lining of your gut where they prevent bad
