Yeast probiotics fermented food products: Gut microbiome and Women health

Jayashree, BK and Chalannavar, Raju K and Nandini, Nishant and Malabadi, Ravindra B and Kolkar, Kiran P and Divakar, MS (2025) Yeast probiotics fermented food products: Gut microbiome and Women health. World Journal of Advanced Research and Reviews, 27 (1). pp. 1209-1230. ISSN 2581-9615

Probiotics are defined as viable microorganisms that exhibit a beneficial effect on the hosts health when they are ingested. Probiotics, beneficial bacteria, can positively influence various aspects of women's health by promoting a balanced vaginal microbiome, supporting digestive health, and potentially impacting mood and immune function. Specifically, they can help to prevent and treat vaginal infections like bacterial vaginosis and yeast infections, and may play a role in supporting fertility and pregnancy outcomes. During pregnancy, probiotics may be helpful in reducing the risk of gestational diabetes, maternal group B streptococcal colonization, obstetric anemia, and postpartum mastitis. Therefore, probiotics represent a promising treatment option for a range of gynecological conditions. Overall, Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria are indicators of a healthy vaginal microbiome, but there are limited data to support whether using probiotics to replenish either of these species can improve vaginal health and alleviate ​​infections. Ayurveda recognizes the importance of gut health and emphasizes the use of probiotic-rich foods to promote digestion, immunity, and overall well-being. Several clinical investigations have declared S. cerevisiae var. boulardii a biotherapeutic agent due to its antibacterial, antiviral, anti-carcinogenic, antioxidant, anti-inflammatory and immune-modulatory properties. Yeast probiotic feremented food are very popular in the Indian market induce health-promoting effects in the host body helps in the gut heath. The gut microbiome is a viable therapeutic target for managing allergic diseases, as they modulate the immunological and inflammatory response that consequently affects the development of sensitization and allergy. The advantages of probiotics are related to the modulation of gut microbiota, mitigation of nutritional intolerances (lactose intolerance), increase in bioavailability of macro and micronutrients, and alleviation of allergic incidences in susceptible individuals. The gut plays a pivotal role in the digestion and absorption of nutrients and maintains mucosal barrier integrity.