Prepared by Nahima Anhum Submitted to Dr.Sadia Msc.microbiology 2nd semester University Of Haripur

DEFINATION• Probiotics are live bacteria and

yeasts that are good for your health, especially your digestive system.

PROBIOTICS means• The term probiotic comes from

the Latin or Greek pro, ―before, forward‖ and bios, or ―life‖ • — thus probiotics are life-

promoting

What are Probiotics???• Probiotics colonize the mouth and intestinal

tract.they help fight off,disease causing bacteria.

• It is a friendly bacteria which play vital role in keeping us fit and healthy.

What are Probiotics ???• Probiotic is a concentrated

supplements or a food product of beneficial live bacteria culture taken orally intended to improve our health.

Advantages of probiotics• 1. By increasing the absorption of mineral and

vitamins and it also can improve digestion system especially of milk product.

• 2.May relieve diarrhea and constipation.

Advantages of probiotics• 3. Increase the absorption of calcium,

important mineral in the prevention of osteoporosis.

• 4. Preventing intestinal tract infections that are cause by Candida spp. beneficially affect the host by improving its intestinal microbial balance, thus inhibiting pathogens and toxin producing bacteria.

Advantages of probiotics• Taking probiotics can support out immune

system which is fight bad bacteria and infection

• Probiotics in Infant Formulas with the added protective benefit of beneficial probiotic cultures like those naturally promoted by breast milk, help support Baby’s healthy immune system.

CHARACTERISTICS OF EFFECTIVE PROBIOTICS

• Probiotic microorganisms are:• Able to survive the passage through the

digestive system.

• Able to attach to the intestinal epithelia and colonize.

CHARACTERISTICS OF EFFECTIVE PROBIOTICS

• Able to utilize the nutrients and substrates in a normal diet.

• Non-pathogenic and non-toxic.

• Capable of exerting a beneficial effect on the host .

Formation of probiotics• Genetic factors• Age• Mother's microbiology• Feeding practices• Breast fed—bifidobacterium• Bottle fed--- lactobacillus• Medications• Diet

Food containing Probiotics• Yogurt

Food containing Probiotics• Cheese ,buttermilk• & milk products

Food containing Probiotics• Bananas

Food containing Probiotics• Whole grain bread

Food containing Probiotics• Pickel

Common organisms of probiotic

• Lactobacillus• L.acidophilus• L.bulgaricus• L.plantarm• Bifidobacterium• B.bifidum• B.lactis• B.infantis• Saccharomyces cerevisiae• Streptococcus thermophilus