PERAN PROBIOTIK UNTUK KESEHATAN
Abstract: Probiotics are live
microorganism that are given as food supplement and have beneficial effect on
human and animal health. Beneficial effect of probiotics is improving balance
of intestinal microflora. Probiotics can eliminate antigens that enter the body
along with the food. Principal mechanism of probiotics was decompose long-chain
carbohydrates, proteins and fats because the microorganism has special enzymes
to break down those bonds. Species that are commonly used are Lactobacilus and
Bifidobacterium. The survival of probiotics bacteria also depend on prebiotics
that are needed for its food. The example of prebiotics are oligosaccharides
(consisting of raffinose and stachyose), frukto-oligosaccharides (also called
oligofructose), inulin, lactulose and laktosucrose. Natural forms of prebiotics
such as whole grains, vegetables (asparagus, broccoli), fruits and spices (such
as garlic, onion, leek leaves), and processed soy products (such as soy milk,
tempeh, tofu, and tauco). The benefits of probiotics bacteria to human health
are improving the immune system, helps the absorption of nutrients, shorten the
duration of diarrhea and help the digestion of lactose for lactose intolerance
patients.
Penulis: Endang Nur
Widiyaningsih
Kode Jurnal: jpkesmasdd110022
