Abstract

Background : Probiotics are living organisms which upon ingestion in certain numbers exert health benefits beyond inherent basic nutrition, they are used for the treatment of Gastric ulcer. The lactobacillus rhamnosus, Bifidobacterium bifidum, Lactococcus lactis and Saccharomyces cerevisiae are the most significant groups of probiotic organisms. Objectives : The aim of this study is to investigate the effect of a probiotic strains for treatment of peptic ulcer. Methodology: Gastric ulcers were induced by indomethacin in rats .probiotics were given for three days. The strains significantly reduced gastric ulcer area as compared to control and negative control groups. Neutrophils were strongly increased for treatment of peptic ulcer. Results: The results showed that lactobacillus rhamnosus, Bifidobacteria, Lactococcus lactis and Saccharomyces cerevisiae that used in dairy milk products and yogurt enhanced gastric ulcer healing via stimulating immune system.

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