Cabana Michael D, Shane Andi L, Chao Cewin, Oliva-Hemker Maria
Department of Pediatrics and Communicable Diseases, University of Michigan Health System, Ann Arbor, MI, USA.
Clin Pediatr (Phila). 2006 Jun;45(5):405-10. doi: 10.1177/0009922806289614.
Probiotics are live microorganisms that help stabilize and balance intestinal microflora. Although these organisms are ubiquitous and have been used in the production of foods, probiotics have been used more frequently for therapeutic purposes, including the treatment and prevention of pediatric diseases. This article reviews the proposed mechanisms of the beneficial effects of probiotics, potential uses of these organisms in pediatric care, and promising future directions for their application.
益生菌是有助于稳定和平衡肠道微生物群的活微生物。尽管这些微生物无处不在且已被用于食品生产，但益生菌已更频繁地用于治疗目的，包括治疗和预防儿科疾病。本文综述了益生菌有益作用的潜在机制、这些微生物在儿科护理中的潜在用途以及其应用的未来发展方向。
