Systematic Review on Therapeutic Applications of Yeast 'Saccharomyces'

Abstract

This article is an examination of the therapeutic applications of yeast ‘<em>Saccharomyces</em>’. The scientific development and subsequent usage of <em>Saccharomyces</em> as a potential biodrug continue to influence researchers worldwide today. This article examines the research done and published by researchers and scientists. Consideration of current trends and data in scientific queries and demonstrates further aspects of therapeutic applications of yeast ‘<em>Saccharomyces</em>’. Additionally, this article explores options for the treatment of various ailments by using Saccharomyces as a probiotic. Being a probiotic, <em>Saccharomyces</em> has antimicrobial activity, can modulate immune responses and competes with pathogens for adhesion sites and nutrients. It showed efficient results and can be used in diarrhea, acute and chronic gastrointestinal diseases, Acute necrotizing pancreatitis (ANP), Giardiasis, Autoimmune Encephalomyelitis (EAE), Crohn's disease, etc. It is also proved to reduced the vaginal bacterial and fungal loads, thereby aiding the treatment of vaginal diseases; even oral administration has been tested to show positive results.