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Role of Probiotics in Human and Animal Health Review

Rashid M and Sultana M

Probiotics as “Live microorganisms administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host". The use of probiotics is not a new invention but in fact it exists in our traditional food such as preparation of Dahi, Yoghurt, Koumis, Leben, different types of cheese, beverages, alcoholic products etc., since time immemorial. Several scientists proved their role in disease prevention, improvement in feed control, increase in growth, production, raising of immune mechanism etc. Since that time the list of probiotics and their role in human, birds and animal health is increasing day by day. This article explores some of the important aspects in the role of probiotics in human and animal health.