BIOCHEMICAL PRODUCTS OF THE GUT MICROBIOME: INSIGHT INTO DISEASES AND PROBIOTIC NUTRITION

Probiotics are compounds that are finding increased relevance and markets in the health in- dustry.Bacteria, archaea, viruses, and eukaryotic organisms live in and on our bodies, making up the human microbiome. These bacteria have enormous potential to influence human physiology in both good and bad health. They support metabolic functions, protect against infections, train the immune system, and influence most of our physiologic functions directly or indirectly through these basic roles. Continued research into the roles of the microbiome and the mechanisms under- pinning host-microbe interactions will help researchers better comprehend the microbiomes role in health and disease. This paper focusses upon the variant nature of the human gut microbiota, its expressions and roles in different diseases. It also devels into the applications, upliftment and effects caused by probiotics on the same. Finally we explore the relevance of these biota to the probiotics markets.