INTRODUCTION
gastrointestinal and immune‐associated diseases
Probiotics are defined as “live microorganisms that, when administered in adequate amounts, confer a health benefit on the host”. The key health benefits of probiotics include altering the gut microbial composition, improving intestinal health, and immune system homeostasis. Probiotics act as co‐adjuvants, and they may reduce the risk of and be used to treat gastrointestinal and immune‐associated diseases (Hill et al., Viable 