Probiotics are live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, provide benefits to the host.
These include bacteria such as Lactobacilli, Bifidobacteria, Streptococci, Lactococcus lactis and some Enterococci, along with the yeast Saccharomyces Boulardii.
The mechanisms through which probiotics exert a protective function can be direct (i.e., acting directly on organs and tissues) or indirect (i.e., acting on the gut microbiota), and include:
Probiotics are used to maintain the balance of the microbiota and, therefore, gut health, by allowing "good" bacteria to proliferate and decreasing the number of "bad" bacteria.
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