“PROBIOTICS AND THEIR ROLE IN MODULATING THE IMMUNE SYSTEM”

Abstract

Probiotics, beneficial microorganisms found in foods and supplements, have garnered significant attention for their potential to enhance human health, particularly by modulating the immune system. The gut microbiota, which contains trillions of microorganisms, plays a key role in immune regulation, and probiotics have been shown to influence both innate and adaptive immune responses. This paper explores the mechanisms through which probiotics interact with the immune system, the benefits they provide in preventing and managing diseases, and current evidence supporting their use. Understanding these interactions offers promising avenues for developing therapeutic strategies aimed at immune modulation and disease prevention.