The gut microbiota, comprising a diverse collection of bacteria, viruses, and other microorganisms, plays a crucial role in human health. Variability in gut microbiota composition is observed even among individuals with similar diets and demographics, highlighting its complex nature. Probiotics and prebiotics are being leveraged to treat various diseases. This mini review explores the use ofpersonalized probiotics in treating Alzheimer's, Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBDs), Non-AlcoholicFatty Liver Disease (NAFLD), psoriasis, and enhancing cancer treatment. Personalized probiotics, tailored to individual microbiome profiles, offer promising therapeutic potential, necessitating further research to fully understand their efficacy and safety.
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