Unveiling the Health Benefits of Prebiotics: A Comprehensive Review

Prebiotics play a pivotal role in fostering probiotics, essential contributors to the creation and maintenance of a conducive environment for beneficial microbiota within the human gut. To qualify as a prebiotic, a substance must demonstrate resilience to stomach enzymes, acidic pH levels, and intes...

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Published inIndian journal of microbiology Vol. 64; no. 2; pp. 376 - 388
Main Authors Kumari, Anuradha, K. G., Rashmi, Sudhakaran. V., Aparna, Warrier, Aswin S., Singh, Niraj K.
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published New Delhi Springer India 01.06.2024
Springer Nature B.V
Subjects
Beverages
Biomedical and Life Sciences
Chemical composition
Cholesterol
Cosmetics
Diabetes mellitus
Diet
Dietary fiber
Digestive system
Fibers
Flora
Food composition
Food industry
Food sources
Gastrointestinal tract
Intestinal microflora
Life Sciences
Medical Microbiology
Microbiology
Prebiotics
Probiotics
Review Article
Probiotics
Dietary fiber
Prebiotic
Heath effect
Oligosaccharide
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Summary:Prebiotics play a pivotal role in fostering probiotics, essential contributors to the creation and maintenance of a conducive environment for beneficial microbiota within the human gut. To qualify as a prebiotic, a substance must demonstrate resilience to stomach enzymes, acidic pH levels, and intestinal bacteria, remaining unabsorbed in the digestive system while remaining accessible to gut microflora. The integration of prebiotics and probiotics into our daily diet establishes a cornerstone for optimal health, a priority for health-conscious consumers emphasizing nutrition that supports a balanced gut flora. Prebiotics offer diverse biological functions in humans, exhibiting antiobesity, antimicrobial, anticancer, anti-inflammatory, antidiabetic, and cholesterol-lowering properties, along with preventing digestive disorders. Numerous dietary fibers possessing prebiotic attributes are inadvertently present in our diets, emphasizing the broader significance of prebiotics. It is crucial to recognize that, while all dietary fibers are prebiotics, not all prebiotics fall under the category of dietary fibers. The versatile applications of prebiotics extend across various industries, such as dairy, bakery, beverages, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and other food products. This comprehensive review provides insights into different prebiotics, encompassing their sources, chemical compositions, and applications within the food industry.
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ISSN:0046-8991
0973-7715
DOI:10.1007/s12088-024-01235-4