Preparation and evaluation of probiotic chewable tablets

Probiotics are Probiotics are live bacteria and yeast that are good for our digestive system. Probiotics are often called ‘good’ or helpful bacteria because they keep our gut healthy. Probiotics can be obtained by supplements and in some food like yogurt. Probiotic gum replenishes good bacteria and the body while we chew and freshen our breath. TYPES OF PROBIOTICS Lactobacillus Most common. ● Found in yogurt and other probiotic foods. ● Different strains can help with diarrhea and may help people who are lactose intolerant. Bifidobacterium: ● Found in some dairy products. ● May help ease symptoms of irritable-bowel syndrome and some other conditions. Saccharomyces boulardii: • Is Yeast found in Probiotic? • Appears to help fight diarrhea and other digestive problems. Streptococcus: • Streptococcus thermophilus • Streptococcus faecalis Clostridium butyricum: PROBIOTIC FUNCTION ● Treats irritable bowel syndrome. ● Treats inflammatory bowel disease. ● Treats infectious diarrhea (caused viruses, bacteria or parasites.) ● Treats diarrhea caused by antibiotics. MARKETED PROBIOTIC ● Yakult probiotic health drink= Lactobacillus casei Shirota 6.5 billion. ● Doctor’s Best digestive probiotic- a) Bifidobacterium lactis strain HN019. b) Bifidobacterium lactis strain BI-04. c) Bifidobacterium lactis strain BI-07. d) Lactobacillus acidophilus strain LA-14. e) Lactobacillus salivarius strain Ls-33. f) Lactobacillus paracasei strain Lpc-37. BIFILAC-lozenges contains • Lactobacillus sporogenes 50 million, • Streptococcus faecalis T-110 30 million, • Clostridium butyricum TO-A 2 million • Bacillus mesentericus TO-A 1 million PROBIOTIC GUM AVAILABLE ● Focus nutrition and pure probiotic gum= Refreshing sweet mint-30 pieces. Probiotic used- Ganedenbc30.