Probiotics are living microorganisms that confer health benefits to the host when
administered in adequate amounts; however, dead bacteria and their components can also
exhibit probiotic properties. Bifidobacterium and strains of lactic acid bacteria are the most
widely used bacteria that exhibit probiotic properties and are included in many functional
foods and dietary supplements. Probiotics have been shown to prevent and ameliorate the
course of digestive disorders such as acute, nosocomial, and antibiotic-associated diarrhea;�…