Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Rene Erhardt, Joanna E. Harnett, Elizabeth Steels, Kathryn J. Steadman
Summary: Functional constipation is a significant global health issue, and the composition of the gut microbiota may play a role in its development. Prebiotics, as a non-pharmaceutical treatment, have been extensively studied, but their efficacy and impact on the microbiota remain controversial.
BRITISH JOURNAL OF NUTRITION
(2022)
Review
Biotechnology & Applied Microbiology
Ivan A. Nino-Vasquez, Diana Muniz-Marquez, Juan A. Ascacio-Valdes, Juan Carlos Contreras-Esquivel, Cristobal N. Aguilar, Raul Rodriguez-Herrera, Adriana C. Flores-Gallegos
Summary: Co-microencapsulation is a technique widely used in the food industry that allows the generation of microcapsules with a longer shelf life and greater beneficial activity using less encapsulating materials and active compounds. It meets the consumer demand for high quality foods with limited use of low nutritional content and provides beneficial health effects.
Article
Agriculture, Multidisciplinary
Juciane de Abreu Ribeiro Pereira, Maria de Fatima Piccolo Barcelos, Eduardo Valerio Villas Boas, Roberta Hilsdorf Piccoli, Janina de Sales Guilarducci, Rafaela Correa Pereira, Jose Rodrigo Pauli, Eric Batista Ferreira, Michel Cardoso de Angelis-Pereira, Dennys Esper Cintra
Summary: This study found that the combination of yacon flour and yogurt with two strains of probiotics had positive effects on metabolic parameters, inflammatory and insulin signaling proteins in diet-induced obese mice. The combination resulted in decreased body weight, fasting glucose, and triacylglycerol levels, as well as reduced fat accumulation. Additionally, it decreased inflammatory markers and improved insulin signaling. These findings suggest that the use of prebiotics and probiotics in food can counteract obesity-associated inflammation and improve insulin resistance in the short term.
JOURNAL OF THE SCIENCE OF FOOD AND AGRICULTURE
(2022)
Review
Nutrition & Dietetics
Alice van der Schoot, Candice Drysdale, Kevin Whelan, Eirini Dimidi
Summary: This study investigated the effects of fiber supplementation on stool output, gut transit time, symptoms, and quality of life in adults with chronic constipation through a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. The results showed that fiber supplementation is effective at improving constipation. Psyllium, doses >10 g/d, and treatment durations of at least 4 weeks appeared to have the most optimal effects, although caution is needed when interpreting the results due to considerable heterogeneity.
AMERICAN JOURNAL OF CLINICAL NUTRITION
(2022)
Article
Medicine, Research & Experimental
Joice de Fatima Laureano Martins, Thaiany Goulart de Souza-Silva, Hudsara Aparecida de Almeida Paula, Viviane da Cruz Rafael, Sirlene Souza Rodrigues Sartori, Celia Lucia de Luces Fortes Ferreira
Summary: This study evaluated the potential effects of yacon-based product on glycemic profile and intestinal health in postmenopausal rats. The results showed that the product did not cause liver damage and gastrointestinal disorders, and it had beneficial effects on the morphology and function of the intestinal mucous of rats. It also had the potential to indirectly modulate glycemic and insulinemic profiles, weight gain, and body fat percentage.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Brenda Hildeliza Camacho-Diaz, Martha Lucia Arenas-Ocampo, Perla Osorio-Diaz, Antonio Ruperto Jimenez-Aparicio, Guadalupe Monserrat Alvarado-Jasso, Eden Valfre Saavedra-Briones, Miguel angel Valdovinos-Diaz, Elisa Gomez-Reyes
Summary: Irritable bowel syndrome has three subtypes: constipation, diarrhea, and mixed. Dietary fiber treatment is used for different subtypes considering the fiber's composition. The low-FODMAPs diet is recommended for IBS-D subtype, while prebiotics and probiotics are suggested for IBS-C subtype. This study assessed the effects of using agave fructans as soluble fiber in a jelly for the IBS-C group, resulting in improved bowel movements, quality of life, and reduced anxiety and depression.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Mariana Grancieri, Mirelle Lomar Viana, Daniela Furtado de Oliveira, Maria das Gracas Vaz Tostes, Mariana Drummond Costa Ignacchiti, Andre Gustavo Vasconcelos Costa, Neuza Maria Brunoro Costa
Summary: Yacon flour treatment reduced inflammation in rats with induced colorectal cancer, and could be a promising food to reduce the damages caused by colorectal cancer.
Article
Pediatrics
Braden T. Tierney, James Versalovic, Alessio Fasano, Joseph F. Petrosino, Bruno P. Chumpitazi, Emeran A. Mayer, Jared Boetes, Gerard Smits, Shanthi G. Parkar, Noah Voreades, Ece Kartal, Gabriel A. Al-Ghalith, Marco Pane, Peter A. Bron, Gregor Reid, Raja Dhir, Christopher E. Mason
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the efficacy of a synbiotic on increasing weekly bowel movements in constipated children. The results showed that treatment with the synbiotic increased the number of bowel movements in children with low baseline bowel movements, despite distinct baseline microbiome signatures. These findings suggest that multi-species synbiotic interventions may improve digestive health in pediatric population and that bioinformatics-based methods can predict response to microbial interventions in children.
PEDIATRIC RESEARCH
(2023)
Article
Chemistry, Medicinal
Min Cheol Kim, Sunghee Lee, Jin Kyung Park, Jongmi Park, Donghun Lee, Jaewan Park, Byung-Yong Kim, Min Seok Cho, Tae-Yoon Kim, Ha Young Park, Ju Hyun Park, Min Kyung Bok, Hyunjung Lim
Summary: The study showed that ID-HWS1000 has positive effects on improving bowel activity perception and gut microbiome in constipation patients, reducing discomfort and promoting beneficial changes in the gut microbiota.
JOURNAL OF MEDICINAL FOOD
(2021)
Review
Food Science & Technology
Shaoqing Yang, Chenxuan Wu, Qiaojuan Yan, Xiuting Li, Zhengqiang Jiang
Summary: Nondigestible functional oligosaccharides are gaining significant attention due to their unique prebiotic activities, technological characteristics, and physiological effects. Enzymatic methods are preferred for their predictable and controllable production of these oligosaccharides. They have been proven to exhibit excellent prebiotic effects and contribute to intestinal health, making them ideal functional food ingredients for various food products with improved quality.
ANNUAL REVIEW OF FOOD SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY
(2023)
Review
Agriculture, Dairy & Animal Science
Jesus Mateo Amillano-Cisneros, Maria Anel Fuentes-Valencia, Jose Belisario Leyva-Morales, Yasser A. Davizon, Henri Marquez-Pacheco, Gladys Valencia-Castaneda, Juan Antonio Maldonado-Coyac, Luz Adriana Ontiveros-Garcia, Cesar Noe Badilla-Medina
Summary: The aquaculture industry is growing rapidly and plays an essential role in meeting the increasing demand for food. The use of antibiotics in aquaculture to control bacterial diseases has led to antibiotic resistance, posing risks to the health of cultured organisms and consumers. This has spurred interest in alternative supplements such as prebiotics, which have been shown to have various beneficial effects on production and the health of aquatic animals. However, the use of these supplements is not widespread in developing countries like Mexico, highlighting the importance of promoting their use in both commercial and endemic fish cultivation.
Article
Nutrition & Dietetics
Suiani da Silva Sales, Ana Paula Dionisio, Lia Silveira Adriano, Barbara Rebeca Cordeiro de Melo, Rebeca Cordeiro de Melo, Fernando Antonio Pinto de Abreu, Helena Alves de Carvalho Sampaio, Ismael Dale Cotrim Guerreiro da Silva, Antonio Augusto Ferreira Carioca
Summary: This study aimed to evaluate the interaction between the previous profile of the intestinal microbiota and the effect of prebiotic supplementation on the postprandial insulin response. The results showed that yacon syrup can reduce postprandial glucose and insulin levels, and this effect is influenced by the intestinal microbiota. Some volunteers did not respond well to yacon syrup consumption. The abundance of the phylum Actinobacteria and the order Bifidobacteriales were positively associated with better insulin response.
Review
Food Science & Technology
Ayyappan Palaniappan, Mohammad Naushad Emmambux
Summary: This review summarizes the production processes and challenges of Isomaltooligosaccharides (IMOs), including structural elucidation, physico-chemical importance, technological properties, food-based applications, and biological effects. The study suggests the need for further research in biotechnological and enzymology aspects to simplify production technologies. The knowledge from this article is important for scientists, food technologists, and the general public.
CRITICAL REVIEWS IN FOOD SCIENCE AND NUTRITION
(2023)
Article
Food Science & Technology
Alessandra De Giani, Federica Bovio, Matilde Emma Forcella, Marina Lasagni, Paola Fusi, Patrizia Di Gennaro
Summary: Maitake extract showed promising prebiotic potential by stimulating the growth of probiotic strains and producing SCFAs, which exerted positive effects on colorectal cell lines, particularly in protection from reactive oxygen species.
Article
Agricultural Engineering
Vivek Narisetty, Priyanka Parhi, Binoop Mohan, Sulfath Hakkim Hazeena, A. Naresh Kumar, Beatriz Gullon, Anita Srivastava, Lakshmi M. Nair, Maria Paul Alphy, Raveendran Sindhu, Vinod Kumar, Eulogio Castro, Mukesh Kumar Awasthi, Parameswaran Binod
Summary: Lignocellulosic wastes can be transformed into oligosaccharides, which are beneficial for bioeconomies. Oligosaccharides, whether synthesized chemically or biologically, are used as functional food supplements with positive impacts on human and livestock health. Prebiotics, such as GOS, XOS, FOS, MOS, and IOS, derived from natural or agricultural waste substrates, play a crucial role in stimulating the host immune system and physiological responses.
BIORESOURCE TECHNOLOGY
(2022)