New framework established for defining prebiotics
The concept of prebiotics – defined as substrates that are selectively utilized by host microorganisms conferring a health benefit – ...
Tag: Prebiotics
Gut health linked to Alzheimer's progression, study suggests diet as potential therapy
In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, a team of researchers in Australia conducted a review to understand ...
Climate change linked to changes in gut microbiota and aging process
In an article published in the journal Human Nutrition and Metabolism, scientists discussed the role of climate change in modulating ...
How gut microbes influence immune response to SARS-CoV-2
An article published in Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition journal provides an overview of the role of gut ...
A leather-based in vitro model for determining the effect of cosmetics on skin microbes
Human skin harbors a wide range of microorganisms, including fungi, bacteria, and viruses. In fact, recent estimates indicate that over ...
Carbohydrates and polyphenols in prunes act as prebiotics to help reverse bone loss in mice
New research published in Nutrients provides evidence that prunes are a prebiotic food that reverses bone loss in mice. The ...
