• K. Chenchu Lakshmi,
• P. Sandhya Priya
• CH Venkata Prasad
• Dr. J. Pramoda Kumari

Aflatoxins are a group of naturally occurring carcinogens that contaminate different human and animal food stuffs. The occurrence of aflatoxins in foods and food products vary with geographic location, agricultural and agronomic practices. People can be exposed to these toxins by consuming contaminated animal and plant products like peanuts, meat or dairy products. Agricultural workers and farmers are exposed by inhaling dust that is generated from contaminated crops and feed. Aflatoxin exposure is associated with an increased risk of liver cancer. According to the food and agriculture organization (FAO), the worldwide maximum tolerated levels of aflatoxin B1 was reported to be in the range of 1-20μg /kg in food and 5-50 μg in dietary cattle food. Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are good for human beings, especially for digestive system. Different types of bacteria, some species of yeast are used as probiotics. Probiotics are used in fermentation and for the production of different foods. The probiotics and their metabolites like antimicrobial proteins, lactic acid, peptides, short chain fatty acids are used to control some pathogens, metabolic diseases and intestinal diseases like inflammatory bowel disease and cancer through multiple mechanisms. These aflatoxins are toxic to the probiotic microorganisms causing disorders in human health.

Aflatoxins, Probiotics, Human health

"Role of Probiotics and Aflatoxins in Human Health", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.7, Issue 4, page no.340-345, April-2020, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2004050.pdf

"Role of Probiotics and Aflatoxins in Human Health", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.7, Issue 4, page no. pp340-345, April-2020, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2004050.pdf