4th Edition of International Conference on Probiotics and Prebiotics
March 26-28, 2026
Probiotics for immune health
Probiotics, live beneficial bacteria, and prebiotics, non-digestible fibers, play crucial roles in immune health. Probiotics enhance the gut microbiome, promoting a balanced ecosystem that stimulates and regulates the immune system. They increase the production of antibodies and support the activity of macrophages and T-lymphocytes, vital components of the immune response. Prebiotics serve as food for probiotics, fostering the growth of these beneficial bacteria. This symbiotic relationship helps maintain intestinal integrity, preventing harmful pathogens from colonizing the gut. Additionally, the fermentation of prebiotics by probiotics produces short-chain fatty acids, which have anti-inflammatory properties and further bolster immune function. Together, probiotics and prebiotics form a synergistic duo, essential for optimal immune health.
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