ForumIAS announcing GS Foundation Program for UPSC CSE 2025-26 from 27th May. Click Here for more information.
What is the news?
A team of Indian Scientists has recently identified the next-generation probiotic bacterium named Lactobacillus Plantarum JBC5 from a dairy product that showed great promise in promoting healthy ageing.
What is Lactobacillus Plantarum JBC5?
It is a next-generation probiotic bacterium developed from a dairy product.
This probiotic bacterium was found to improve longevity and healthy ageing by modulating antioxidative, innate immunity and serotonin-signaling pathway.
A Yogurt was also developed using this probiotic bacterium.
What is the significance of this development?
According to the United Nations, one in every eleven people will be older than 65 by 2050.
However, ageing is generally associated with a higher risk of age-related health issues, such as obesity, neurodegenerative diseases (Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s), cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, cancers, autoimmune diseases, and inflammatory bowel disease.
Therefore, this development is expected to help promote healthy ageing in elderly population & improve longevity.
Source: This post is based on the article “Indian scientists develop a next-generation probiotic that provides hope for longevity and healthy aging” published in PIB on 12th Feb 2022.
