The therapeutic use of symbiotics

Abstract

IntroductionFunctional foods are health promoters and their use is associated with reduced risk of chronic degenerative and non-transmissible diseases. Examples are symbiotic. The association of one (or more) probiotic with a one (or more) prebiotic is called symbiotic, being the prebiotics complementary and probiotics synergistic, thus presenting a multiplicative factor on their individual actions.ObjectiveTo assess the evidences on the benefits of the use of symbiotics in the treatment of clinical and surgical situations.MethodsThe headings symbiotic, probiotic and prebiotic were searched in Pubmed/Medline in the last 15 years, and were selected 25 articles, used for database.ResultsThe use of symbiotic may promote an increase in the number of bifidobacteria, glycemic control, reduction of blood cholesterol, balancing the intestinal flora which aids in reducing constipation and/or diarrhea, improves intestinal permeability and stimulation of the immune system. Clinical indications for these products has been expanded, in order to maximize the individual's physiological functions to provide greater. So, with the high interest in the clinical and nutritional control of disease, many studies have been conducted demonstrating the effectiveness of using symbiotic in improving and/or preventing various and/or symptoms of gastrointestinal diseases.ConclusionSymbiotic behave differently and positively in various pathological situations.

The Role of Prebiotics and Probiotics in Prevention and Treatment of Diseases

“…The regular consumption of prebiotics helps regulate the human microbiota, since the fermentation of these substances is essential in the maintenance of microorganisms that are necessary to our organism, thus inhibiting the proliferation of microorganisms that are undesirable. Beneficial microorganisms play a key role in the absorption of micronutrients and other important substances in our body, being natural synthesis of antibiotics a good example [10,11].…”

“…This association stems from the complementary and synergistic action of both. Its use was shown to be effective because it demonstrated an increase in the number of bifidobacteria, glycemic control, cholesterol reduction, intestinal microbiota balancing (important in the treatment of constipation and diarrhea) and finally symbiotic foods proved to be system stimulants immunological [10,11]. Besides, symbiotic foods have been used in diet therapy with the aim of improving the health status of patients with some types of cancer [17].…”

Linex forte in the prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases

“…Уси-лению выживаемости пробиотических бактерий в ЖКТ могут способствовать также вспомогательные вещества препарата (инулин и олигосахариды), защищающие пробиотики от влия-ния пищеварительных соков [24][25][26][27]. Последние также усилива-ют рост и метаболическую активность бифидобактерий и лакто-бацилл [28].…”

“…При инфекционной диарее и ААД BB-12 и LА-5 оказывают не только профилактический, но и терапевтический эффект [28,72].…”

Perioperative synbiotics administration decreases postoperative infections in patients with colorectal cancer: a randomized, double-blind clinical trial

“…Prebiotics are nondigestible food components that selectively alter the growth and activity of colonic bacteria. Probiotics are viable bacteria used to regulate the balance of intestinal microflora 8,9 . Although the colon is an important reservoir for commensal microorganisms, the use of symbiotics in colorectal surgery is controversial [10][11][12] .…”