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Enrichment of Artemia With Synbiotic and Its Effects on Growth Nutrient Utilization Survival and Gut Microbial Communities of Larval Hybrid Catfish (Clarias microstomus × Clarias gariepinus)

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This study shows that enriching brine shrimp (Artemia) with beneficial bacteria and prebiotic fiber significantly improves growth and health in young catfish. The enriched shrimp were fed to catfish larvae for two weeks, resulting in better weight gain, faster growth rates, and more efficient feed conversion. The beneficial bacteria successfully colonized the fish’s gut and promoted a healthier microbiota, offering an environmentally friendly alternative to antibiotics in fish farming.

Potential Roles of Exogenous Proteases and Lipases as Prebiotics

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This review explores how digestive enzymes like proteases and lipases work similarly to prebiotics—foods that feed beneficial bacteria in your gut. When animals consumed supplements of these enzymes, their gut bacteria became healthier, producing more beneficial compounds and showing improved intestinal health. These findings suggest that fermented foods and raw foods containing natural digestive enzymes, as well as enzyme supplements, may help promote a healthy gut microbiome.

Exo- and Endo-1,5-α-L-Arabinanases and Prebiotic Arabino-Oligosaccharides Production

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This review explores arabino-oligosaccharides (AOS), special sugar compounds that act as prebiotics to feed beneficial gut bacteria. Scientists use enzymes called arabinanases to produce these AOS from plant material, particularly from arabinan found in sugar beets. Different types of these enzymes create different AOS products with varying health benefits, making them promising ingredients for functional foods and supplements that support digestive health.

Amorphophallus konjac: traditional uses, bioactive potential, and emerging health applications

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Konjac is a plant used in Asian cuisine and traditional medicine for thousands of years that contains a special fiber called glucomannan. This fiber can help with weight loss, blood sugar control, and cholesterol reduction while also supporting a healthy gut and reducing inflammation. Modern research shows promising potential for using konjac to help prevent serious diseases like colorectal cancer and manage conditions like diabetes and inflammatory bowel disease.

Investigating the Knowledge of Prebiotics, Probiotics, and Synbiotics That May Help to Improve the Gut-Organ Axis Function in Middle-Aged and Older Adults

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This study examined what middle-aged and older adults know about probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics—special food components that can improve gut health. Researchers found that many people had little knowledge about these products, even though they may help with various health conditions including heart disease and mental health. After giving people an educational information sheet about gut biotics, their knowledge significantly improved, suggesting that simple education can help people make better choices about their digestive health.

Synbiotic yogurt with nanoparticle entrapped rice straw hemicellulose for immediate probiotic support and prebiotic delivery

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Scientists created a new type of yogurt that contains beneficial bacteria and special prebiotics from rice straw. The innovation uses tiny nanoparticles to protect some of the prebiotics so they reach your gut intact, while free prebiotics immediately feed the beneficial bacteria in the yogurt during storage. This dual-delivery approach keeps the yogurt fresher longer while ensuring you get maximum health benefits for your digestive system.

In vitro compatibility screening of Bacillus pumilus and Bacillus altitudinis strains with selected candidate prebiotics for in ovo application of synergistic synbiotics

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Researchers tested different beneficial bacteria (Bacillus strains) and food additives (prebiotics) to create improved formulations for chicken embryos. They found that certain plant-based additives, especially protein hydrolysate, worked particularly well with specific bacterial strains. When they tested the best combination in developing chicken eggs, it was completely safe and didn’t affect hatching rates, suggesting this approach could be used to give chicks a healthier start in life.

Novel Synbiotic Yogurt Formulation Supplemented with Fucoidan from Phaeophyceae Algae to Promote Limosilactobacillus reuteri and Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus GG

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Researchers developed a new yogurt containing fucoidan (a compound from brown seaweed) along with beneficial bacteria that may help reduce allergy symptoms. Testing showed this special yogurt maintained high levels of protective bacteria throughout its shelf life. The combination of the seaweed compound and beneficial bacteria could offer a natural food-based approach to help people with allergies through improved gut health.

The Immune Mind: Linking Dietary Patterns, Microbiota, and Psychological Health

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This review shows that what we eat significantly affects our mental health through our gut bacteria and immune system. Mediterranean-style diets rich in vegetables, whole grains, and healthy fats can help reduce depression and anxiety symptoms. Conversely, ultra-processed foods with added sugars and artificial ingredients increase the risk of mental health problems. Specific probiotic supplements may also provide modest benefits for mood by promoting beneficial gut bacteria.

Lentinula edodes cultured extract intake alleviates long-term immune deregulation induced by early-life gut microbiota dysbiosis

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Taking an extract from shiitake mushrooms (AHCC) during pregnancy and breastfeeding can help protect babies from the negative immune effects of antibiotics. Antibiotics given early in life damage the beneficial bacteria in the baby’s gut, leading to long-term immune problems. This study showed that shiitake extract helped restore healthy bacteria and reduced inflammation in mice exposed to antibiotics as infants, suggesting it could be used as a preventive measure for children who need antibiotics.

Research Topic: prebiotics