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Probiotic and Prebiotic Influence Beyond the Intestinal Tract

2008; Oxford University Press; Volume: 65; Issue: 11 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1111/j.1753-4887.2007.tb00272.x

1753-4887

Irene Lenoir‐Wijnkoop, Mary Ellen Sanders, Michael D. Cabana, Eşber Çağlar, Gérard Corthier, Nada Rayes, Philip M. Sherman, Harro M. Timmerman, Mario Vaneechoutte, Jan Van Loo, Danielle Wolvers,

Microbial Metabolites in Food Biotechnology

Probiotics and prebiotics have long been appreciated for their positive influences on gut health. Research on the mechanisms and effects of these agents shows that their impact reaches beyond the intestine. Effects on the microecology and pathology of the oral cavity, stomach, and vaginal tract have been observed. Likely mediated through immune influences, systemic effects such as reduced severity of colds or other respiratory conditions, impact on allergy incidence and symptoms, and reduced absences from work or daycare have also been noted. These observations, among others, suggest a broader spectrum of influence than commonly considered for these unique substances.