In this study, the use of reishi mushroom (Ganoderma lucidium) powder or extract in process brine or ripening brine in the cheese production and the possibilities of probiotic and/or prebiotic cheese production were evaluated in the light of literature reports. Studies on this su [....] » Read More
This study was carried out to determine the effects of different levels of dietary probiotics (Control, 0.3, 0.6) supplementation on laying performance, egg quality characteristics and yolk fatty acid compositions of Lohmann laying hens. A total of 72 Lohmann layers at age of 28 [....] » Read More
We proposed an endophytic-enteric cycle to account for the flow of bacteria from plants to animal guts (Martinez-Romero et al 2021). From plants, valuable bacteria to be used as probiotics have been and will be obtained. Notably, plant and gut bacteria are intermingled in their p [....] » Read More
Prebiotics are small molecules found in food that benefit our health through gut homeostasis. Around the globe there is ample research on prebiotics, including omega-3 fatty acids, for their potential health promotion and diseases prevention. The current study has been designed t [....] » Read More
Oral Lichen Planus (OLP) is an underestimated autoimmune inflammatory disorder of mucous membranes, which involves 1-3% of the global population. It is still unknown why patients with the same predisposing factors can present more lesions with a faster progression into Oral Squam [....] » Read More
Background: Probiotics may have a promising role in chronic autoinflammatory diseases. The current systematic review and meta-analysis investigated the effects of probiotics on disease progression, depression, general health and anthropometric measurements in Relapsing-Remitting [....] » Read More
Introduction: Critical ill patients, regardless of the effect and variety of diseases, are at higher risk of losing “health-promoting” gut microbiota as well as overgrowth of pathogenic bacteria. This condition can lead the critically ill patients to higher infections [....] » Read More
Background and aims Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) is one of the most common complications of pregnancy and related to many adverse events of pregnancy. There are previous evidences that probiotics can be regarded as a therapeutic option in GDM. In this systematic review [....] » Read More
Intermolecular hydrogen bonding, which is formed between water and alcohol’s molecules, causes a variety of liquid water’ and alcohols unique properties. This report presents the experimental FT IR studies’ results of water and methanol trapped in Ar matrix at t [....] » Read More
The human body lives in close harmony with a complex ecosystem; diverse microbiota inhabits different areas of the human body, collectively known as microbiota. Especially, gut microbiota which lives with us in a mutually beneficial life-long relationship. Gut microbiota plays a [....] » Read More
Gut microbiota plays a crucial role in retaining the hemostasis of host body however under the exposure of various heavy metals the composition of gut biota is disturbed in terms of species diversity and richness. Ever since the increase of microbiome related studies during the l [....] » Read More
Probiotics are live microorganisms that are introduced to the human body and are intended to have health benefits. They are often the same or similar to the microorganisms that live naturally within humans. Prebiotics are not alive, but they are dietary substances th [....] » Read More
Probiotics are dietary supplements, which have been advocated for the prevention and the treatment of a wide range of diseases. These products consist of beneficial micro-organisms, which stimulate health promoting flora thus, suppressing the pathologic colonization and disease s [....] » Read More
Milk is an essential for all as it contains high valuable nutrients which are an important for all age groups. It provides basic medium for microbial production. Variety of milk and milk products basically linked with probiotic which is beneficial for intestine and boost gut flor [....] » Read More
The objective of the present work was to evaluate some antibiotic properties of probiotic (lactic) bacteria strains isolated from artisanal fermented dairy products sold in Benin. A total of 30 strains of lactic acid bacteria isolated from three types of artisanal fermented [....] » Read More
The probiotic potential of lactic acid bacteria isolated from the gut of Tilapia fish (Oreochromis niloticus) for use in aquaculture was tested. The selection tests focused on antibacterial activity, antibiotic susceptibility and biofilm forming ability. Thus, from a collection o [....] » Read More
Due to the wide range of biological activities and positive effects on the body preventive and therapeutic efficacy of probiotics Bacillus amyloliquefaciens ssp. plantarum are intensively studied in various diseases (gastrointestinal disorders, cancer, allergic and HIV diseases, [....] » Read More
Title : Lack of correlation between in vitro and in vivo assays when assessing colonization characteristics Of potentially probiotic bacteria
Thi Thu Hao Van, RMIT University, Australia
The survival and colonization stability of probiotic bacteria within the gastrointestinal tract of a host are important to ensure that the host receives constant benefits from the probiotic bacteria. Probiotics strains have generally been preselected based on a series of in vitro [....] » Read More
Title : Enterococci: a review of potential technological and functional properties
Oktay Yerlikaya, Ege University, Turkey
Enterococci, the most controversial group of lactic acid bacteria are human and animal intestinal commensals that can be found in almost every environment and place (water, plant, soil, and foods). With the development of modern classification techniques, some of the genera that [....] » Read More
Title : Global regulatory trends on the use of probiotics in foods and food supplements
David Pineda Ereno, DPE International Consulting, Belgium
David’s presentation will address the regulatory state of play and trends for probiotics focusing on the following core issues: • The opportunities for probiotics in functional food, fortified food and supplements • Possible claims and the scientific evidence n [....] » Read More
Title : Biochemical profile of guar (Cyamopsis tetragonoloba) as - a potential natural prebiotic
Suriyavathana Muthukrishnan, Periyar University, India
Prebiotics are special plant fibers that help healthy bacteria grow in your gut. This makes your digestive system work better. Both prebiotics and probiotics are good for your gut, but they help in different ways. Prebiotics are a source of food for your gut’s hea [....] » Read More
Title : Prebiotic functions and health benefits of bioactive natural polysaccharides
Jian Yong Wu, The Hong Kong Polytechnic University, China
The human gut is populated by a huge number of microbial organisms, generally known as the gut microbiota. The gut microbiota plays an important role in human health, affecting the digestive, immune and other host functions. Conversely, the dysbiosis of gut microbiota is implicat [....] » Read More
Title : L. reuteri ZJ617 inhibits inflammatory and autophagy signaling pathways in gut-liver axis in piglet induced by lipopolysaccharide
Yifan Zhong, Zhejiang University, China
Our previous study has isolated a probiotic strain Lactobacillus reuteri ZJ617 (ZJ617) from pig intestine with high adhesive ability and showed inhibition ability against pathogens potentially via S-layer proteins both in vitro and in mice study. In this study, the protective eff [....] » Read More
Title : Gut associated Lactobacillus johnsonii enhanced barrier function in colitis model mouse
Yuying Bai, Tokyo Institute of Technology, Japan
Intestinal bacteria interact and communicate with the host intestinal epithelium by binding to specific host receptors. However, the host intestinal receptors for bacterial binding and the role in host health are not well understood. In the present study, Lactobacillus johnsonii [....] » Read More
Title : The role of gut-brain axis in epilepsy
Nasim Tabrizi, Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
Epilepsy is a common neurological disorder with negative effects on quality of life. In about one third of patients, epilepsy is resistant to common antiseizure medications. The low possibility of response to medical therapy in this group of patients demonstrates the urgent need [....] » Read More
Title : Use of probiotic Bacillus Subtilis and chia meal in broiler. Impact on gut histomorphometry and productive performance.
Hebe T Fernandez, National University of the South, Argentina
In poultry production, there is a growing interest in researching possible alternatives in the diet that are translated into animal growth and health benefits. In this sense, the use of probiotics has attracted great interest as a viable alternative to the use of antibiotic growt [....] » Read More
Title : Calf-gut multi species probiotic shows enhanced anti-microbial potential against different E. coli isolates from field
Anju Kala, Indian Veterinary Research Institute, India
Multi strain probiotics are considered to have a wide range of possible advantages due to greater variety of microbes and hence broader efficacy spectrum against gut pathogens. This study explores the comparative assessment of autochthonous probiotic strains individually or in co [....] » Read More
Title : Role of functional foods to combat lifestyle disorders
Kavita Pandey, Guru Nanak Khalsa College, India
The human gastrointestinal tract (GIT) harbours the most abundant number and varieties of microbes called the microbiome. It consists of good and bad bacteria in balanced ratios (eubiosis). However, in today’s fast-paced life, several factors like lack of sleep and exercise [....] » Read More
Title : Metagenomic analysis of non-dairy fermented foods reveals food source associated differences in taxonomy, biosynthesis of secondary metabolites and xenobiotic degradation
Manisha Mandal, MGM Medical College, India
Background and objectives: Recent studies have suggested that healthy diets should include fermented foods to enhance probiotics as live beneficial microorganisms in our gut. The need for non-milk based fermented foods has arisen in lactose intolerants, those allergic to milkprot [....] » Read More
Title : Probiotic potential of lactobacillus plantarum strains isolated from fermented paste of plantain dockounou enriched with soybean and fish
Kouadio Natia Joseph, University Felix Houphouet Boigny, Cote d'Ivoire
Bacteria isolated from fermented foods plays an importance role in intestinal flora and can be used as probiotics in human and animal nutrition. The goal of this study was to select, to sequence and to assess the probiotic potential of 10 (ten) lactic acid bacteria isolated from [....] » Read More
Title : Metamorphosis of probiotics from the first generation to the fourth generation in the food industry
Zeinab Rezaei, Ferdowsi University of Mashhad, Iran (Islamic Republic of)
A recent review of statistics shows that out of the amount of money that is happening in the world for probiotics, in 2023 it is estimated that we will have a turnover of about twenty billion dollars for probiotic products. We see the same phenomenon in scientific discussions. Re [....] » Read More
Title : Cell-free supernatants of Lactobacillus johnsonii LJO02 inhibit the growth and virulence of pathogenic methicillin (oxacillin)-resistant Staphylococcus aureus
Diletta Francesca Squarzanti, University of Piemonte Orientale (UPO), Italy
The rapid spread of multidrug-resistant (MDR) bacteria, such as the skin commensal Staphylococcus aureus which could behave as an opportunistic pathogen, is a global health challenge. Therefore, new methods to limit the over-colonization and virulence of opportunistic pathogenic [....] » Read More
Title : Benefits of consuming probiotics during pregnancy and lactation
Diana Catalina Castro Rodriguez, CONACYT, Mexico
It consists of basic concepts about the origin of the microbiota, how it is modified by maternal nutrition, the effects on offspring development, and possible interventions using functional foods, mainly probiotics as alternatives to prevent or improve the negative effects of poo [....] » Read More
Title : Uncovering the probiotics diversity of beehive products and flowers microbiotas with metagenomic analysis.
Crovadore Julien, HEPIA & New Nordic, Switzerland
New Nordic is a Swedish based company with a unique know-how in the field of medicinal plants. It develops and markets effective herbal food supplements that meet specific health and beauty needs. For many years, New Nordic has been particularly interested in wild microorganisms, [....] » Read More
Title : A novel functional herbal tea containing probiotic Bacillus coagulans GanedenBC30: An in vitro study using the simulator of the human intestinal microbial ecosystem (SHIME)
Claudia Cappello, Free University of Bolzano, Italy
Bacillus coagulans is a spore-forming, Gram-positive, facultative anaerobic, nonpathogenic, lactic acid-producing bacterium with well-known probiotic properties. Currently, various strains of B. coagulans are used as probiotics with the overall potential claim of improving and/or [....] » Read More