Abstract: Science Set Journal of Medical and Clinical Case Studies

Abstract:
Probiotics are live bacteria beneficial to the body, especially for the digestive system. Researchers are still trying to uncover in detail how probiotics work. So far, there is evidence that probiotics help to keep the microbiota in mucous membranes healthy by helping in several aspects, mainly in the immune system. Probiotics can be used in a diversity of treatments, including irritable bowel syndrome, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), infectious diarrhea (caused by viruses, bacteria, or parasites), diarrhea caused by antibiotics, eczema, and others. Emerging evidence highlights their use in addressing issues related to other parts of the body, such as urinary and vaginal health, prevention of allergies and colds, and oral health. Therefore, this review aims to analyze the role of these microorganisms in the human body, the differences between probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics, as well as the mechanisms of action of some strains and their benefits to the host.