Research progress of Lactic acid bacteria on the probiotic properties and mechanisms

Lactic acid bacteria was one of physiological active components in functional foods. Its probiotic actions have been paid much attention in the field of food science and clinical medicine. The research progress on the probiotic potential and mechanism of action,including alleviating of lactose intolerance,preventing and treating of diarrhea and ulcers,enhancing of host's immune response were reviewed in this article,and brought forward the prospect of research with a view to laying the foundation on the development and application of Lactic acid bacteria in our country.