Probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics

• Published in: Advances in biochemical engineering/biotechnology Vol. 111; p. 1
• Main Authors: de Vrese, Michael, Schrezenmeir, J
• Format: Journal Article
• Language: English
• Published: Germany 01.01.2008
• Subjects: Dietetics - methods; Evidence-Based Medicine - trends; Food, Organic; Gastrointestinal Tract - microbiology; Humans; Nutritional Physiological Phenomena - drug effects; Nutritional Physiological Phenomena - physiology; Nutritive Value; Probiotics - therapeutic use

According to the German definition, probiotics are defined viable microorganisms, sufficient amounts of which reach the intestine in an active state and thus exert positive health effects. Numerous probiotic microorganisms (e.g. Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG, L. reuteri, bifidobacteria and certain stra...