Table 2.
Properties of ideal probiotic strains
Properties of ideal probiotic strains |
Resistance to bile |
Resistance to hydrochloric acid |
Resistance to pancreatic juice |
Ability to tolerate stomach and duodenum conditions and gastric transport |
Stimulation of the immune system |
Improvement of intestinal function via adhering and colonizing the intestinal epithelium |
Competition with pathogens |
Modulation of permeability |
Anticarcinogenic and antipathogenic activity |