Exploring the Potential of Probiotics and Fecal Microbiota in Maintaining a Healthy Gut Microbiota

Abstract

Probiotics are live microorganisms that offer numerous health benefits, particularly in maintaining gut health and reducing the incidence of gastrointestinal diseases. They can be found in fermented dairy products, in the form of pills, capsules, powders, and sachets. This paper explores the advantages of using commercial probiotics, including alleviating gastrointestinal pain, preventing gastrointestinal disorders, and enhancing immunity. Probiotics are associated with other axis systems; including gut-skin, gut-lung, gut-heart, and gut-metabolism, further highlighting their significance. It is evident that maintaining a balanced gut microbiota is crucial for overall health and any alteration in its composition can lead to the development of local or systemic disorders. In addition, fecal microbiota transplant has also shown promise in treating gastrointestinal disorders in animals. Therefore, this paper emphasizes the role of probiotics and fecal microbiota transplant in preserving gut health and reducing the occurrence of gastrointestinal diseases.