Newer oral probiotics in children

 Das T 1, Bhattacharyya Sayan 2, * and Datta S 3

1 MSc. Applied Nutrition student, All India Institute of Hygiene and Public Health (AIIH and PH), Kolkata, India.
2 Department of Microbiology, AIIH and PH, Kolkata, India.
3 Department of Biochemistry and Nutrition, AIIH and PH, Kolkata, India.
 
Review Article
GSC Biological and Pharmaceutical Sciences, 2023, 22(03), 024–027.
Article DOI: 10.30574/gscbps.2023.22.3.0089
Publication history: 
Received on 20 January 2023; revised on 01 March 2023; accepted on 04 March 2023
 
Abstract: 
Probiotics are live microorganisms used in small amounts for health benefits. Nowadays they are used orally also, especially in children in order to combat dental caries. However, of late they have also found many new applications. This article summarizes the applications of such oral probiotic supplements in various forms in children.
 
Keywords: 
Probiotics; Bacteria; Oral health; Dental caries
 
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