Beneficial Effects of Probiotics Introduction: PROBIOTICS are living microorganisms, when taken by mouth, benefit your health by improving the balance of bacteria in the intestines. Often bacteria, but also include some kinds of yeast. PROBIOTICS are “good” bacteria or non-pathogenic in healthy people. Gut contains over 500 different types of beneficial bacteria. Beneficial functions such as inhibiting the growth of pathogenic bacteria, aiding in digestion, and vitamin-B synthesis. To consider Bacterium as Probiotics, must meet the following criteria: It is a microbial organism which is not harmful It remains alive during processing and the shelf life of the food It must survive digestion and remain alive in the gut It is able to bring about a response in the gut It is associated with health benefits Common Probiotic Bacteria Lactobacillus acidophilus Lactobacillus casei Lactobacillus reuteri Lactobacillus plantarum Lactobacillus rhamnosus Bifidobacterium animalis Bifidobacterium infantis Bifidobacterium lactis Bifidobacterium longum Beneficial Effects of Probiotics Absorbing and/or destroying toxins released by certain “bad” bacteria that can make you sick. Producing substances that prevent infection. Preventing harmful bacteria from attaching to the gut wall and growing there. Boosting your immune system Sending signals to your cells to strengthen the mucus in your intestine, which helps it act as a barrier against infection. Production of B vitamins. Vitamin B is important in maintaining healthy skin, a healthy nervous system and preventing anemia Decrease gas production and bloating

1. By: Ashwini S
K.L.E. Tech. University

2. Introduction
 PROBIOTICS are living microorganisms, when taken by mouth,
benefit your health by improving the balance of bacteria in the
intestines.
 Often bacteria, but also include some kinds of yeast.
 PROBIOTICS are “good” bacteria or non-pathogenic in healthy
people.
 Gut contains over 500 different types of beneficial bacteria.
 Beneficial functions such as inhibiting the growth of pathogenic
bacteria, aiding in digestion, and vitamin-B synthesis.

3. To consider Bacterium as Probiotics, must meet
the following criteria:
 It is a microbial organism which is not harmful
 It remains alive during processing and the shelf life of the food
 It must survive digestion and remain alive in the gut
 It is able to bring about a response in the gut
 It is associated with health benefits

4. Common Probiotic Bacteria
 Lactobacillus acidophilus
 Lactobacillus casei
 Lactobacillus reuteri
 Lactobacillus plantarum
 Lactobacillus rhamnosus
 Bifidobacterium animalis
 Bifidobacterium infantis
 Bifidobacterium lactis
 Bifidobacterium longum

5. Beneficial Effects of Probiotics
 Absorbing and/or destroying toxins released by certain “bad”
bacteria that can make you sick.
 Producing substances that prevent infection.
 Preventing harmful bacteria from attaching to the gut wall and
growing there.
 Boosting your immune system
 Sending signals to your cells to strengthen the mucus in your
intestine, which helps it act as a barrier against infection.
 Production of B vitamins. Vitamin B is important in maintaining
healthy skin, a healthy nervous system and preventing anemia
 Decrease gas production and bloating

7. Recipes of Yogurt Parfait
 3 cups vanilla yogurt
 2 cups nectarines, peaches, or other favorite fruit
 1 cup berries
 2 cups granola of choice
 6 parfait glasses
 Spoon ¼ cup yogurt into the bottom of each glass and then layer
with fruit. Add granola. Continue layering until all the ingredients
are gone. Serve immediately or refrigerate for up to 6 hours.

8. Thank you