Probiotics, the Natural Microbiota in Living Organisms Fundamentals and Applications

English | 2021 | ISBN: 0367686058 | 380 pages | True PDF | 6.17 MB
Beneficial microbes called probiotics exist naturally inour bodiesand play a vital role in our health. Probiotics have been knownto produce important microbiota of antimicrobial compounds thatenhance our immunity to counter the harmful effects of pathogenic organisms. These microbes are also used in the treatment of diseases and in negating the side effects of chemically synthesized medicines. The study of probiotic organisms and their wide applications in industrial products for human and animal uses has thus gained momentum.
This book provides a comprehensivereview on the research and applications of probiotics. It servesas a reference and resource for undergraduate and postgraduate students, researchers, companies, and policy makers who are active in fields related to functional food and feed, industrial biotechnology, nutraceuticals, and medicine. All chapters in this book have been written and edited by leading experts in the respective fields from academia, industry, or government.