A COMPREHENSIVE STUDY EFFECT OF PROBIOTIC YOGURT CONSUMPTION ON OXIDATIVE STRESS FACTORS IN CHILDREN

Introduction: Probiotics are living microbial food supplements which beneficially affect the host body by improving its microbial balance. It has been indicated that the intake of probiotic product supplements have potential health benefits for healthy persons and also in disease prevention. Objectives of the study: The basic aim of the study was to analyze the effect of probiotic yogurt consumption on oxidative stress factors in children. Methodology of the study: This study was conducted at Ganga Ram hospital during 2018. For this purpose of study we select the children of age 2 years to 10 years who consume the yogurt on daily basis. We get all the data related to dietary intake of selected participants. During the run-in period after stratification for body mass index (BMI) and age, participants were requested to record their dietary intakes for three nonconsecutive days. Results: There was no significant relationship among age, weight, calorie, and nutrients intake in control and supplement groups. the blood levels of SOD, GPX and serum levels of TAC significantly increased, whereas the serum level of TNF-α, MMP2, MMP9, MDA significantly decreased in the supplement group compared to the control group (p