Functional medicine explores the intricate connections between our body's systems, emphasizing personalized care and addressing the root causes of health issues. Probiotics and prebiotics play pivotal roles in this approach by nurturing our gut microbiome—the ecosystem of bacteria living in our digestive tract. Probiotics are beneficial live bacteria that can bolster gut health, aiding in digestion, supporting the immune system, and even influencing mental well-being. Prebiotics, on the other hand, are non-digestible fibers that serve as food for these beneficial bacteria, promoting their growth and diversity. In the realm of functional medicine, understanding and harnessing the power of probiotics and prebiotics is integral to restoring balance within the body, optimizing health, and preventing disease.
Title : Results from a cross-sectional observational study examining irritable bowel syndrome patients six months after finishing their participation in the ViIBS trial
Jacek Piatek, Calisia University, Poland
Title : Gut microbiome as a driver of healthy ageing
Thi Thu Hao Van, RMIT University, Australia
Title : Treating irritable bowel syndrome patients with a balanced multi-strain synbiotic–results from a multi-center, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled clinical trial (the ViIBS trial)
Henning Sommermeyer, Calisia University, Poland
Title : Molecular mechanisms underlying the anti-atherogenic actions of probiotics
Dipak P Ramji, Cardiff University, United Kingdom
Title : Global regulatory trends on the use of probiotics and prebiotics in foods and food supplements
David Pineda Ereno, DPE International Consulting, Belgium
Title : Biochemical profile and nutripotential glimpses of Terminalia arjuna bark extract
Suriyavathana Muthukrishnan, Periyar University, India