MICROBES INSIDE OUR BODIES: CASUAL COMPANIONS, OR PREREQUISITE FOR OUR SURVIVAL? OR WHY PROBIOTICS ARE NEEDED IN INFANT FORMULAE

This literature review describes evolutionary aspects of the formation of relationships between microorganisms and the human body. The formation of symbiotic relationships, which resulted in the formation of a holobiont, is discussed. Separate chapter of the article is dedicated to describing positive effects of Lactobacillus reuteri DSM 17938 strain for human health, including effective prevention and treatment of functional gastrointestinal disorders in infants.