The potential therapeutic benefits of consuming 'health-promoting' fermented dairy products: a brief update

Itsaranuwat, P., Al-Haddad, K. S. H. and Robinson, R. K. (2003) The potential therapeutic benefits of consuming 'health-promoting' fermented dairy products: a brief update. International Journal of Dairy Technology, 56 (4). pp. 203-210. ISSN 1364-727X doi: 10.1046/j.1471-0307.2003.00106.x

Abstract/Summary

Despite the publication of a few contrary indications, the general consensus seems to be that the regular consumption of probiotic cultures, perhaps accompanied by 'prebiotic' compounds, improves the healthy operation of the digestive system of a typical consumer. Whether other benefits follow is a more contentious issue, especially for a given individual. Nevertheless, the dairy industry needs to be aware of the various ideas that are currently being explored, and this brief review seeks to summarize some recent findings.