Probiotics in pregnancy

Souza Mirella C.  1, Santos Maria Gisele 2, * and Kreider Richard B. 3

1 Physical Education Department, Federal University of Paraná, Brazil.
2 Physical Education Department, Texas A&M University, EUA.
 
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World Journal of Biology Pharmacy and Health Sciences, 2023, 13(01), 299-301.
Article DOI: 10.30574/wjbphs.2023.13.1.0092
Publication history: 
Received on 25 July 2022; revised on 14 November 2022; accepted on 16 November 2022
 
Abstract: 
Currently, the use of probiotics as well as prebiotics and symbiotics permeate the medical and lay literature. Although not all functions of probiotics are known yet, their role in maintaining human health is undeniable. Particularly during pregnancy, one of the greatest legacies that a pregnant woman can leave for the fetus and subsequent newborn is good microbiota. This article aims to bring the main implications of the maternal microbiome on child health.
 
Keywords: 
Probiotics; Prebiotics; Symbiotic; Pregnancy; Maternal microbiome.
 
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