The Antiviral Potential of Probiotics—A Review on Scientific Outcomes
A rich repertoire of research studies on probiotics has been documented as one of the therapeutic agents or adjuvants for vaccines in treating viral infections. It is well known that the immunomodulatory properties of probiotics reduce the severity of viral infections. The efficacy of probiotics alo...
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| author | Periyanaina Kesika Bhagavathi Sundaram Sivamaruthi Subramanian Thangaleela Chaiyavat Chaiyasut |
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| description | A rich repertoire of research studies on probiotics has been documented as one of the therapeutic agents or adjuvants for vaccines in treating viral infections. It is well known that the immunomodulatory properties of probiotics reduce the severity of viral infections. The efficacy of probiotics alone and combined boost up the host’s innate immunity, thereby developing a robust antiviral paradigm. As dietary and therapeutic measures, probiotics potentially work as an alternative for those who lack access to vaccines or antiviral drugs. Potential probiotic mechanisms include competing with pathogens for nutrients and colonization sites, producing antimicrobial metabolites and enhancing protective immune responses. The live probiotics can reach and colonize the host animals’ intestines then confer the health benefits by improving the host’s natural defence against viral infections. The research studies on probiotics suggest that they reduce the risk of viral infections, yet the innermost mechanisms are still unknown. The reason for scripting this review is to discuss the current developments in probiotic therapeutic measures and their probable insights into antiviral agents. |
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| spelling | doaj.art-402d4b61c5f047ae9bf7ca2ac5e8ff4d2023-11-22T11:56:41ZengMDPI AGApplied Sciences2076-34172021-09-011118868710.3390/app11188687The Antiviral Potential of Probiotics—A Review on Scientific OutcomesPeriyanaina Kesika0Bhagavathi Sundaram Sivamaruthi1Subramanian Thangaleela2Chaiyavat Chaiyasut3Innovation Center for Holistic Health, Nutraceuticals, and Cosmeceuticals, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, ThailandInnovation Center for Holistic Health, Nutraceuticals, and Cosmeceuticals, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, ThailandInnovation Center for Holistic Health, Nutraceuticals, and Cosmeceuticals, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, ThailandInnovation Center for Holistic Health, Nutraceuticals, and Cosmeceuticals, Faculty of Pharmacy, Chiang Mai University, Chiang Mai 50200, ThailandA rich repertoire of research studies on probiotics has been documented as one of the therapeutic agents or adjuvants for vaccines in treating viral infections. It is well known that the immunomodulatory properties of probiotics reduce the severity of viral infections. The efficacy of probiotics alone and combined boost up the host’s innate immunity, thereby developing a robust antiviral paradigm. As dietary and therapeutic measures, probiotics potentially work as an alternative for those who lack access to vaccines or antiviral drugs. Potential probiotic mechanisms include competing with pathogens for nutrients and colonization sites, producing antimicrobial metabolites and enhancing protective immune responses. The live probiotics can reach and colonize the host animals’ intestines then confer the health benefits by improving the host’s natural defence against viral infections. The research studies on probiotics suggest that they reduce the risk of viral infections, yet the innermost mechanisms are still unknown. The reason for scripting this review is to discuss the current developments in probiotic therapeutic measures and their probable insights into antiviral agents.https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/11/18/8687probioticsantiviral activitycorona virusimmune enhancement |
| spellingShingle | Periyanaina Kesika Bhagavathi Sundaram Sivamaruthi Subramanian Thangaleela Chaiyavat Chaiyasut The Antiviral Potential of Probiotics—A Review on Scientific Outcomes Applied Sciences probiotics antiviral activity corona virus immune enhancement |
| title | The Antiviral Potential of Probiotics—A Review on Scientific Outcomes |
| title_full | The Antiviral Potential of Probiotics—A Review on Scientific Outcomes |
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| title_full_unstemmed | The Antiviral Potential of Probiotics—A Review on Scientific Outcomes |
| title_short | The Antiviral Potential of Probiotics—A Review on Scientific Outcomes |
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| topic | probiotics antiviral activity corona virus immune enhancement |
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