1. Dietary Supplements:
Probiotic Capsules/Tablets: Supports gut health by restoring natural flora balance.
Powder or Sachet Formulations: Added to water or food for easy consumption.
Chewable Tablets or Gummies: Popular among children and adults who avoid swallowing pills.
2. Functional Foods & Beverages:
Yogurts & Fermented Milk Products: Enhances probiotic content, improves digestion.
Probiotic Drinks (e.g., kefir, kombucha): Promotes immune and digestive health.
Infant Formula: Helps support healthy gut flora in infants.
3. Clinical & Therapeutic Use:
Digestive Disorders: Helps manage diarrhea, IBS, and lactose intolerance.
Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhea (AAD): Restores gut microbiota after antibiotic use.
Immune Support: May enhance immune response and reduce infections.
4. Women's Health:
Vaginal Health Supplements: Supports balance of vaginal microbiota, prevents yeast infections and bacterial vaginosis.
5. Personal Care Products:
Probiotic Skincare (e.g., creams, lotions): Used for balancing skin microbiome, especially for acne, eczema, and inflammation.
6. Pet and Animal Nutrition:
Probiotic Feed Additives: Supports digestive health and immunity in pets and livestock.
7. Pharmaceutical Applications:
Adjunct Therapy: Used in combination with medications to prevent gastrointestinal side effects or to support general well-being.