Disease: lactose intolerance

A Review of the Role of Paraprobiotics in the Formulation of High-Protein Ice Cream as an Advanced Functional Food

Paraprobiotics are inactivated bacterial cells that offer the same health benefits as live probiotics but are much more stable and don’t require refrigeration. When added to high-protein ice cream, paraprobiotics help boost immune function and gut health while improving the product’s texture and shelf-life. This makes paraprobiotic-enriched ice cream an ideal functional dessert for athletes, people with dietary restrictions, and anyone seeking healthier frozen food options.

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Koumiss (Fermented Mare’s Milk) as a Functional Food: Bioactive Proteins, Peptides, and Future Perspectives

Koumiss is a fermented mare’s milk beverage consumed for centuries in Central Asia that offers unique health benefits. Unlike cow’s milk, mare’s milk is easier to digest, contains natural antimicrobial proteins, and when fermented develops thousands of bioactive peptides and beneficial bacteria. These compounds may help with cardiovascular health, gut function, and immune support, making koumiss a promising functional food for modern nutrition.

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Attributes of Culture Bacteria as Influenced by Ingredients That Help Treat Leaky Gut

Researchers tested whether eight natural ingredients commonly used to treat leaky gut would affect the beneficial bacteria used to make yogurt. They found that ingredients like marshmallow root, licorice root, and slippery elm bark not only didn’t harm the yogurt bacteria but actually made them more resistant to stomach acid and bile. This means these ingredients could be safely added to yogurt to boost both the probiotic bacteria and the gut-healing properties of the product.

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