Via practica 4-5/2008
PROBIOTICS AND DISORDERS OF GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT
Probiotics are live microorganisms which confer a health benefit on the host when administered in adequate amounts. Probiotics could be applied in therapy and mainly in prevention of many disorders of gastrointestinal tract with good tolerability and minimal risk. Their effect is closely related to natural function of gut flora.
Keywords: probiotics, disorders of gastrointestinal tract.