EFFICACY AND POTENTIAL OF LACTIC ACID BACTERIA MODULATING HUMAN HEALTH

Abstract

Lactic acid bacteria are safe microorganisms that are capable of providing healthy conditions to human beings and animals. They might be effective in exerting beneficial effects on human host in terms of maintenance of homeostasis and promotion of health. Some studies suggest that fermented food products of the bacteria provide better digestibility, nutrient assimilation and effects on constipation. The anti-microbial, anti-allergic, anti-inflammatory and anti-viral activity against urogenital and respiratory infections expresses the ability of the microbe to resist pathogens while immunomodulatory, lactose intolerance, hypocholesterolemic, anti-cancerous, prevention from dairrhoea, tooth decay, stomach ulcers and various other gastrointestinal problems results in an approach towards improved health conditions. The metabolites from the microbe; bacteriocins are very common in food industry with their ability to preserve food products for longer times. Modern science also suggests the use of lactic acid bacteria as live vaccines. There is a need to reconcile the applications and tremendous approach of lactic acid bacteria, which will provide a broader view of its potential in health modulation.