Advances in probiotics research: mechanisms of action, health benefits, and limitations in applications

Abstract

The human gastrointestinal tract harbors a complex microbiota, pivotal in maintaining health equilibrium. Disruption of this microbial balance has implications for myriad health conditions. Probiotics, beneficial microbial entities, have demonstrated potential in rectifying gut microbiota imbalances, offering health benefits and disease prevention. This review elucidates the nuanced roles of probiotics, emphasizing their interactions with both pathogenic and commensal gut microorganisms. Recent breakthroughs in the identification of potent probiotic strains and their prospective applications in biomedical research are delineated. Comprehensive analyses of clinical studies underscore the safety, efficacy, and applicability of probiotics in diverse food and therapeutic avenues. As probiotic research burgeons, this review amalgamates current insights with future directions, accentuating the transformative prospects of probiotics in contemporary biomedical paradigms. The gut's microflora plays a cardinal role in nutrient metabolism, immune modulation, and protection against pathogens. Disturbances in this microflora can lead to dysbiosis, with potential repercussions for digestive and systemic health. Probiotics exert their beneficial effects through multiple mechanisms, including competitive exclusion of pathogens, production of antimicrobial substances, and modulation of the host's immune response. Their health benefits encompass not only gastrointestinal health, such as in the management of diarrhea, irritable bowel syndrome, and inflammatory bowel diseases but also systemic effects in areas like immune modulation and mental health. The growing recognition of these benefits has led to a surge in the market demand for probiotic supplements and fortified foods, with research continually unveiling novel strains and applications.

Keywords

Probiotic / Gut microbiome / Pathogen / Lactobacillus / Human health

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