B-Group Vitamin-Producing Lactic Acid Bacteria: A One Health Approach to Improving Human and Companion Animal Health
<p>It has been shown that specific strains of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) have the capacity to produce and/or deliver vitamins such as, folates, riboflavin, thiamin, and cobalamin. In addition, LAB have been extensively used as probiotics since specific strains have been shown to provide health benef...
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| Format: | Book Chapter |
| Language: | English |
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IntechOpen
2026
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| Online Access: | https://www.intechopen.com/chapters/1247598 |
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| Summary: | <p>It has been shown that specific strains of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) have the capacity to produce and/or deliver vitamins such as, folates, riboflavin, thiamin, and cobalamin. In addition, LAB have been extensively used as probiotics since specific strains have been shown to provide health benefits to consumers. In this chapter, we will discuss the current research available demonstrating that vitamin-producing LAB can provide health benefits in humans and companion animals. Their role in the prevention or treatment of inflammatory intestinal diseases, neurological disorders, and certain types of cancers will be reviewed. In addition, taking into account the One Health concept of the WHO, the use of vitamin-producing bacteria will also be analyzed in relation to the health of household pets, as these can have a direct impact on their owners’ health.</p> |
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| ISBN: | 978-1-80631-613-7 |
| DOI: | 10.5772/intechopen.1016385 |