Consuming harmless bacteria without acute symptoms still produces physiological effects
the verdict
SUPPORTED
the evidence backs this
confidence 98/100
Consuming harmless bacteria and probiotics influences host physiology, modulating metabolic pathways, immune function, and the gut-brain axis even in the absence of acute illness.
Evidence for · 4
The Microbiota-Gut-Brain Axis
2019 · cited by 4,939
The review outlines how gut microbiota metabolites interact broadly with physiological systems including the immune system and gut-brain axis.
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Influence of diet on the gut microbiome and implications for human health
2017 · cited by 2,612
Changes in bacterial composition from dietary intake directly affect host immune and metabolic parameters.
Probiotics Mechanism of Action on Immune Cells and Beneficial Effects on Human Health
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Probiotic bacteria interact with and stimulate intestinal immune cells and commensal microflora to modulate host immune functions.
Effects of Probiotics on Gut Microbiota: An Overview
2024 · cited by 332
Probiotics alter gut microbiota composition and function, correspondingly affecting host immunity and physiological homeostasis.