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  • Probiotics and Synbiotics – Their Effects and Use for Health Benefits.

    Probiotics and Synbiotics – Their Effects and Use for Health Benefits.

    Probiotics are live microorganisms, mainly lactic acid bacteria from the Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium genera, which, when consumed in adequate amounts, provide numerous health benefits to the host (FAO/WHO, 2001). Probiotics naturally occur in various fermented foods such as yogurt, kefir, sauerkraut, or pickles. In addition to dietary sources, probiotics are also available as dietary supplements.…

  • Probiotics and Synbiotics are Effective in Reducing Upper Respiratory Tract Infections.

    Probiotics and Synbiotics are Effective in Reducing Upper Respiratory Tract Infections.

    Scientific studies have shown that probiotics and synbiotics taken by both children and adults are clinically effective in reducing the severity and duration of upper respiratory tract infections (Wang et al., 2016). Ultimately, the positive impact of probiotics on the upper respiratory tract was confirmed in a meta-analysis conducted by Kanauchi et al. (2018). According…