ABSTRACT
The word “probiotic” originates from the Greek meaning “for life.” Probiotics are “live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health bene t on the host” (Shah, 2007). Several health bene ts derived from the consumption of foods containing Lactobacillus acidophilus, Bifi dobacterium, and Lactobacillus casei are now well documented. These bene ts include the control of gastrointestinal infections, improvement in lactose metabolism, antimicrobial and antimutagenic properties, reduction in serum cholesterol, immune system stimulation, and improvement in the infections of bowel disease.
