PROBIOTICS AND THEIR USES IN CLINICAL PRACTICE – AN  OVERVIEW

Mehmet İLKTAÇ; Hanin TANJARA; Sultan ÖĞMEN; Gülden ÇELİK

Article Details

PROBIOTICS AND THEIR USES IN CLINICAL PRACTICE – AN OVERVIEW

Authors:

Mehmet İLKTAÇ | Hanin TANJARA | Sultan ÖĞMEN | Gülden ÇELİK

Publisher:

Dogu Akdeniz University

Journal:

EMU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 2018 Vol.1 Issue 1, pp.34-54

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

5/2018

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2000697737

Frequency:

Tri-annual

pISSN:

2651-3587

Abstract:

 

Probiotics, considered to have some benefits on human health when consumed in adequate   amounts, are living microorganisms that can colonize intestine, mouth, mucous membranes, vagina,   and skin. Probiotics have been tried for treating irritable bowel syndrome, enhancing immune system,   maintaining balance in intestinal microbiota, preventing colorectal cancer, lactose intolerance, urinary   tract infections, antibiotic-associated diarrhea and managing hepatic encephalopathy. They have been   shown to display anti-hypercholesterolemic and antihypertensive impacts and have some positive   effects on children and pregnant women. Their mechanism of action has been unexplored and related   studies have become increasingly popular.   Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium and the yeast Saccharomyces cerevisiae are microorganisms   that are mostly utilized as probiotics. Lactic acid bacteria, including Lactobacillusspecies, can serve a   dual function by being used in food fermentation and potentially imparting health benefits such as   maintaining a healthy-immune system.   Safety of probiotics is a concern as they may result in bacteremia, fungemia, some side effects   and may interact with immunosuppressive drugs leading to life threatening conditions. Further studies   are needed to clarify the optimum dosage, duration of the treatment, usage of mix versus single-strain   probiotics, cost effectiveness, hazards, counteractive effects to pathogens and usage in the treatment of   various diseases.

Article Details

PROBIOTICS AND THEIR USES IN CLINICAL PRACTICE – AN OVERVIEW

Authors: Mehmet İLKTAÇ | Hanin TANJARA | Sultan ÖĞMEN | Gülden ÇELİK

Publisher: Dogu Akdeniz University

Journal: EMU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 2018 Vol.1 Issue 1, pp.34-54

Document Type: Article

Publication Date: 5/2018

Document Language: Turkish

Document ID (Org No.): 2000697737

Frequency: Tri-annual

pISSN: 2651-3587

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Authors:

Mehmet İLKTAÇ | Hanin TANJARA | Sultan ÖĞMEN | Gülden ÇELİK

Publisher:

Dogu Akdeniz University

Journal:

EMU Journal of Pharmaceutical Sciences 2018 Vol.1 Issue 1, pp.34-54

Document Type:

Article

Publication Date:

5/2018

Document Language:

Turkish

Document ID (Org No.):

2000697737

Frequency:

Tri-annual

pISSN:

2651-3587