ABSTRACT
Abstract .................................................................................................... 113 6.1 Introduction ..................................................................................... 114 6.2 Probiotics ........................................................................................ 114 6.3 Factors to be Considered for Preferable Probiotics
and Preferential Probiotic Traits ..................................................... 115 6.4 Major Examples of Probiotics and Their Unique Features ............. 117 6.5 Properties of Probiotics ................................................................... 119 6.6 Mechanism of Action of Probiotics ................................................122 6.7 Advantages of Probiotics ................................................................124 6.8 How to Increase the Survival of Probiotics ....................................129 6.9 Quality Assurance of Probiotics .....................................................130 6.10 Regulatory Specifications ...............................................................130 6.11 Safety of Probiotics for Human Use ...............................................131
6.12 Prebiotics ........................................................................................131 6.13 Prebiotic Supplementation and Human Health ...............................132 6.14 Prebiotic Types and Health Benefits ...............................................134 6.15 Synbiotics ........................................................................................136 6.16 Care, Cancers, and Precautions in Use of Prebiotics
