Thus, it has been noticed that reducing the amount of potentially harmful or pathogenic species while promoting a favorable environment for beneficial microbiota are vital for well-being.
In this regard, there are many proposed ways to enhance the beneficial functions of intestinal microflora.
Live microorganisms which are beneficial to gut microflora and have the ability to suppress the action of disease causing bacteria are referred as a probiotic strains, and this stands as one of the best available strategies of promoting useful microbes in the gut.
On the other hand, prebiotics allows specific changes, both in the composition and/or activity in the gastrointestinal microflora that confers benefits upon host wellbeing and health.