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Exploring the Multitude: A Review on Different Categorization of Probiotics
Raja Karukuvelraja1,2, Natarajan Saranya3
1Department of Biotechnology, Nehru Arts and Science College, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, 641105, India.
Probiotics and Antimicrobial Proteins
|June 2, 2025
Summary
Probiotics, beneficial microbes, support gut health and offer advantages for skin, brain, and immunity. Research now explores inactive probiotic-derived microbes like gerobiotics and psychobiotics for targeted health benefits.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Human Physiology
- Nutritional Science
Background:
- Probiotics are live microorganisms conferring health benefits, crucial for a balanced gut microbiota.
- Gut microbiota significantly influences human physiology, nutrition, and overall health.
- Traditionally consumed in fermented foods, probiotics are increasingly researched for diverse applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the broad health benefits of probiotics beyond gut health.
- To introduce emerging categories of inactive probiotic-derived microbes.
- To categorize these non-viable microbes based on their specific health benefits.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of probiotic research.
- Analysis of traditional and modern probiotic applications.
- Categorization of probiotic-derived microbes by function.
Main Results:
- Probiotics offer benefits for skin, oral cavity, brain, immune, and vaginal health.
- Non-viable probiotic-derived microbes, including gerobiotics, psychobiotics, and dermabiotics, are gaining attention.
- Metabolites from probiotics demonstrate therapeutic potential.
Conclusions:
- Probiotics play a vital role in maintaining health across multiple physiological systems.
- The field is expanding to include inactive probiotic derivatives for targeted therapeutic effects.
- Further research into these novel categories promises significant health advancements.
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