FOOD TECHNOLOGY

Detailed explanation-1: -Probiotics, especially Lactobacillus GG, may help prevent or treat infectious diarrhea in children and adults, although the evidence is mixed. Studies seem to show probiotics are most effective in treating rotavirus in children and campylobacter infections in adults. Diarrhea in children can be serious.

Detailed explanation-2: -Since it does not contain living organisms, the administration of L. acidophilus LB is effective and safe as an adjuvant in the treatment of acute diarrhea, chronic diarrhea, and antibiotic-associated diarrhea, even in the presence of immunosuppression.

Detailed explanation-3: -They exert multiple beneficial effects and are regarded as safe microorganisms. However, infections caused by lactobacilli, mainly endocarditis, bacteremia, and pleuropneumonia, occasionally occur.

Detailed explanation-4: -Probiotics can be useful in infectious diarrhea, as the natural gut flora is disrupted after an infection and, in otherwise healthy individuals, the probiotics can be used to repopulate the colon with healthy bacteria. This should be done in conjunction with a physician.