Probiotics: History and Evolution
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چکیده
Probiotics are viable microbial species, which are ingested for the purpose of altering the gastrointestinal flora in a manner, which confers health benefits. Currently available probiotic products include a wide array of bacterial and fungal species which are consumed in a variety of preparations. The use of microbials originated (unintentionally) centuries ago when people first noted the beneficial health effects of eating fermented foods. Modern probiotic-containing foods and products are the direct derivatives of these early fermented foods. The use of fermented milk and yogurt are the part of human history and their role has been with humanity, to date, between legends and historical data [1]. The present review outlines the origins of probioticcontaining foods and our subsequent refinement of these biologic agents.
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