Utilización de probióticos en la microbiota intestinal en la población pediátrica

Abstract

The intestinal flora or microbiota is the group of bacteria that reside throughout the intestinal tract, permanently interacting with the aim of mutually benefiting each other. Objective: To analyze the benefits that come with the use of probiotics in the intestinal microbiota of the pediatric population Methodology: The present study is a bibliographic review approached under a descriptive design, considering the following sources of information: PubMed, Scopus, Lilacs, Redalyc, SciELO and Web of Science. Results: Probiotics help maintain intestinal flora; stimulate the immune system of the pediatric patient and contribute to their state of health. Conclusions: The use of probiotics is an alternative to prevent a number of digestive, intestinal and liver conditions. The most commonly used probiotics areEnterococcus faecium, Lactobacillus salivaris, subtilis, rhamnosus GG, Bifidobacterium Bifidum, Boulardii, Streptococcus thermophilus and Bifidobacteria. The use of these supplements modifies the toxins derived from pathogens, promotes the growth and proliferation of beneficial agents, stimulates resistance to the colonization of harmful bacteria, reduces the pH of the digestive tract and provides artificial nutritional support. Its administration does not have significant complications, but it can lead to adverse effects such as gas, bloating and stomach pain, general body discomfort, skin rashes and metabolicproblems. The selection criteria are: to be duly validated, to be gastro-resistant and to be able to adhere to the intestinal mucosa.