What Are Probiotics? Benefits and Challenges: A Mini Review

Lubna  Abdulazeem

doi:10.51699/cajmns.v7i4.3370

Authors

Lubna Abdulazeem DNA Research Center, University of Babylon, Iraq

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51699/cajmns.v7i4.3370

Keywords:

probiotics, benefits, deficiency, side effects

Abstract

Are you aware of the beneficial bacteria that exist in our bodies, even though the word "bacteria" is often associated with dangerous creatures that cause diseases? "Beneficial bacteria" are live microbes and yeasts that can support overall health, especially in the digestive system. Let's do further research to see whether these microbes are dangerous.

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