Probiotic

Probiotics are live microorganisms thought to be healthy for the host organism. According to the currently adopted definition by FAO/WHO, probiotics are: "Live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host".

What are Probiotics?

Probiotics are live bacteria and yeasts that are thought to be beneficial in preventing several health conditions. They are usually consumed as supplements or yoghurts and are also referred to as “good bacteria.”

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Brazilian fruits positively impact gut health and chronic disease prevention

The influence of Brazilian native fruits and their by-products on human intestinal microbiota.

21 Sep 2023

Customized diets: The future of disease management revealed in gut study

The interactions between individual diets and the gut microbiome.

13 Sep 2023

Could your gut microbiome shape your teenage years? New study dives into the lifelong health impact

Research explores how the gut microbiota impacts critical areas of adolescent development, including mental health, metabolism, and skeletal growth. It suggests that understanding these interactions could lead to microbiome-based treatments for optimal growth and maturation.

7 Sep 2023

A type of gut bacteria may protect against the development of obesity and type-2 diabetes

Researchers led by Hiroshi Ohno at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) in Japan have discovered a type of gut bacteria that might help improve insulin resistance, and thus protect against the development of obesity and type-2 diabetes.

31 Aug 2023

High-fiber diets may help control the adverse effects of antibiotic treatments on beneficial gut microbiota

The role of diet in controlling the structure and function of the gut via chemical environment modulation.

30 Aug 2023

Can the fermentation of foods enhance their antioxidant properties?

In a recent editorial published in Fermentation, researchers highlighted the use of fermentation as a means to increase the antioxidant potential of foods.

29 Aug 2023

Eating your way out of pain: How your gut microbiota and diet can help manage chronic discomfort

A recent study in the Nutrients journal employs bibliometrics to explore how nutrition impacts the relationship between gut microbiota and chronic pain. The research highlights the potential of probiotics and prebiotics in managing pain conditions and underscores the need for further studies to understand the interplay between diet, gut health, and chronic pain.

28 Aug 2023

The potential of gut-microbiota-targeted reprogramming interventions designed to prevent the onset and progression of cardiovascular diseases

Researchers discuss the potential of probiotic- and prebiotic-based interventions for managing cardiovascular diseases.

28 Aug 2023

NIH awards $3 million grant to study synbiotic medical food for bone health in older women

The NIH/National Institute on Aging has awarded a R01 $3 million grant to study the impact of a probiotic/prebiotic (synbiotic) medical food developed by Solarea Bio on maintaining bone health of older women.

23 Aug 2023

The relationship between breast milk feeding and infants’ neurodevelopment via epigenetics

Researchers collated studies on the epigenetic advantages of breast milk feeding and neurodevelopment in infants.

22 Aug 2023

Study identifies an endogenous bile acid that alleviates non-alcoholic fatty liver disease

A study finds that hyodeoxycholic acid alleviates non-alcoholic fatty liver disease by modulating the gut-liver axis.

22 Aug 2023

Did the gut microbiome composition of infants change during the COVID-19 pandemic?

A recent study compared infant gut microbiome composition before and during the COVID-19 pandemic.

21 Aug 2023

Beneficial gut bacteria use mucus lining to stay in place, study finds

When it comes to gut health, it doesn't just matter who's invited to the party, but how they behave.

18 Aug 2023

Gut microbiome may play a role in DNA methylation during weight loss

"Should I be taking a probiotic?" is a question that Maggie Stanislawski, PhD, assistant professor in the University of Colorado Department of Biomedical Informatics (DBMI), gets asked often.

18 Aug 2023

The gut microbiome of critically ill individuals and its modification by immunonutrition and probiotics

Gut dysbiosis among critically ill individuals

16 Aug 2023

Researchers design a probiotic to suppress autoimmunity in the brain

Brigham researchers are working on a new approach to target autoimmunity in the brain leverages designer bacteria to make treatment safer and more effective.

9 Aug 2023

Do nutrient-enriched foods improve human health?

Researchers collated scientific evidence on advancements in research for nutrient-rich foods.

7 Aug 2023

Overcoming the oxygen sensitivity of anti-inflammatory gut bacterium

One of the beneficial gut bacteria residing in the human gut, which normally cannot survive in an environment with oxygen, can now be made oxygen-tolerant.

2 Aug 2023

What is the relationship between intestinal stem cells and the gut microbiota in regenerative medicine?

Researchers explored the relationship between intestinal stem cells (ISCs) and the gut microbiota and its role in maintaining intestinal health.

1 Aug 2023

Researchers discover the effects of pasteurization and sterilization on coconut-rice milk

Whether they're made from soybeans, almonds, oats, or just sourced straight from the cow, milk products must go through heat treatment to prevent harmful bacterial growth and keep them safe.

31 Jul 2023

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