The importance of probiotics in the prevention and treatment of selected lifestyle diseases

Probiotics have been used in medicine for a long time, but their therapeutic potential has not been fully understood. In people without immune disorders, they show minor side effects, which makes them an interesting option in the treatment and prevention of many diseases. Probiotics can be used to treat and prevent: diarrhea, food allergies, carcinogenesis, chronic constipation, hepatic encephalopathy, chronic intestinal inflammation, irritable bowel syndrome, tooth decay, rheumatoid arthritis. Moreover, studies have shown that fermented milk products are also an effective tool in the fight against lactose intolerance, probiotic preparations increase the effectiveness of Helicobacter pylori eradication therapy and resistance to infections. This article presents the use of probiotics in intestinal diseases, gynecology, neurodegenerative diseases and cancer treatment.