4th Edition of International Conference on Probiotics and Prebiotics
March 26-28, 2026
Gut-Brain Connection
The gut-brain connection highlights the intricate communication between the gastrointestinal tract and the brain, significantly influenced by probiotics and prebiotics. Probiotics, live beneficial bacteria, and prebiotics, non-digestible fibers that nourish these bacteria, play crucial roles in maintaining this connection. Probiotics, found in foods like yogurt and supplements, enhance gut microbiota diversity, which positively impacts brain function by producing neurotransmitters like serotonin. Prebiotics, present in foods such as garlic and bananas, stimulate the growth of probiotics, further promoting gut health. This synergistic relationship helps modulate stress responses, cognitive functions, and mood, illustrating how a healthy gut microbiome contributes to overall mental well-being.
Dipak P Ramji
Cardiff University, United Kingdom
Jason Ryan
Sacco System, Australia
David Pineda Ereno
DPE International Consulting, Belgium
Thi Thu Hao Van
RMIT University, Australia
Yasin Ozdemir
Ataturk Horticultural Central Research Institute, Turkey
Esperanza Martinez Romero
Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico, Mexico
Suriyavathana Muthukrishnan
Periyar University, IndiaSubmit your abstract Today
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