“Probiotics are live micro-organisms which when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host" Probiotics have come a long way since the Russian zoologist Elie Metchnikoff first suggested the possibility of colonizing the gut with beneficial flora in the early 20th century. Today, probiotics have found its way into the prescription of many clinicians to treat a variety of disorders. The “good bacteria”, as they are commonly referred to, still have a lot of potential that is waiting to be unearthed.
This write-up gives a glimpse of a few important parameters that constitute a Good Probiotic! Let us know what you think and your clinical experiences with these multi-faceted live micro-organisms. Criteria for a Good Probiotic The minimum criteria to be met for probiotic products are that the probiotic must be: Specified by genus and strain — research on specific…
