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Abstract
In the last years, probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics have been exploited as microbiota-management tools to enhance human health. In this context, a vast array of probiotic, prebiotic, and synbiotic products have been developed and provided in pharmaceutical forms or food/nutraceutical supplements. In this chapter, we will present an overall perspective of probiotics and prebiotics considering their benefits for human health, underlying mechanisms of action, and the criteria for their selection. In addition, the interplay between probiotics and prebiotics and their importance in human nutrition and health will be discussed, namely regarding the emergence of synbiotics as a combination of both.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Probiotics for human nutrition in health and disease |
Editors | Evandro Leite de Souza, José Luiz de Brito Alves, Vincenzina Fusco |
Publisher | Academic Press |
Chapter | 9 |
Pages | 231-254 |
Number of pages | 24 |
Edition | 1 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9780323899161 |
ISBN (Print) | 9780323899086 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 1 Jan 2022 |
Keywords
- Food
- Gut microbiota
- Health
- Prebiotic
- Probiotic
- Synbiotic
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CAPEOSBAC: Tailored microenCAPsulation technology for Extreme Oxygen-Sensitive BACteria with beneficial effects in the gut microbiota: Production, stability and functionality enhancements in various carriers
Freitas, A. C. (Researcher), Gomes, A. M. (PI), Machado, D. (CoPI) & Barbosa, J. C. (Researcher)
1/06/18 → 31/10/21
Project: Research