Probiotics
Etymologically, the term Probiotic
stands for pro ("for") and the Greek adjective bios
("life").
According to FAO/WHO : Probiotics are
"Live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a
health benefit on the host".
->Probiotics are live bacteria and
yeasts that are good for your health, especially your digestive system.
->Probiotics are live
microorganisms that are intended to have health benefits.
->Products sold as probiotics
include foods (such as yogurt), dietary supplements, and products that are not
used orally, such as skin creams.
How the concept came ??
The concept behind probiotics was
introduced in the early 20th century, when Nobel laureate Elie Metchnikoff, known as the “father of probiotics,” proposed that consuming beneficial
microorganisms could improve people’s health. Researchers continued to
investigate this idea, and the term “probiotics”—meaning “for life”—eventually
came into use.
Mechanism of Action of Probiotics
Probiotics ostensibly
fulfill their definition through a variety of somewhat disparate, somewhat
overlapping mechanisms. These include:
- Regulation of intestinal microbial homeostasis
- Antimicrobial activity
- Immuno-modulation
- Pathogen exclusion
Types of
Probiotics
Lactobacillus based ->Most common
probiotic. found in yogurt and other fermented foods. Different strains can
help with diarrhea and may help with people who can’t digest lactose, the sugar
milk.
Bifidobacterium based -> found in some dairy products , helps ease the
symptoms of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and some other conditions.
What Do probiotics Do?
Probiotics
help move food through your gut. Researchers are still trying to figure out
which are best for certain health problems. Some common conditions they treat
are:
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Infectious diarrhea (caused by viruses, bacteria, or parasites)
- Antibiotic-related diarrhea
PROBIOTICS – in INDIA
·
Indian probiotic industry is in its infancy
stage and presently accounts for only a small fraction i.e. less than 1% of the
total world market turnover in the probiotic industry.
·
India is emerging as a major probiotic market
of the future with annual growth rate of 22.6% until 2015 with a handful of
players in Indian probiotic industry are Amul, Mother Dairy, Yakult Danone and
Nestle along with other minor players operating in different regions in their
own capacities
·
Nestle NESVITA was India’s first Dahi with
Probiotics – For Healthy Digestion
GLOBAL SCENARIO OF PROBIOTICS
Europe forms the largest market for probiotics with an estimated
$13.5 billion by 2014. Asia is the second largest segment, growing at with an
estimated CAGR of 11.2% to reach $9.0 billion by 2014. A Frost and Sullivan
study estimates that the probiotic ingredient market in the US was $450 million
in 2010. Probiotics, with a market of $3.23 billion is a large part of Japanese
functional foods. The Japanese spent $126 per person per year on functional
foods and it is higher than other countries including US ($67.9), Europe
($51.2) and Asia ($3.20)
Some probiotic products
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