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Evolutionary concepts in the functional biotics arena: a mini-review
Basavaprabhu H Nataraj1, Sonu K Shivanna2, Prabha Rao3
1Technofunctional Starters Lab, National Collection of Dairy Cultures (NCDC), Dairy Microbiology Division, ICAR-National Dairy Research Insititute, Karnal, Haryana 132001 India.
Food Science and Biotechnology
|May 3, 2021
Summary
Beneficial microbes impact human health through viable cells, metabolites, or non-viable cells. This review clarifies diverse biotic concepts like probiotics and postbiotics, expanding their applications.
Area of Science:
- Microbiology
- Human Health
- Functional Foods
Background:
- Beneficial microorganisms play a crucial role in human health.
- Their impact can be mediated by viable cells, metabolites, or even non-viable cells.
- Research has led to various functional biotic concepts based on applications.
Purpose of the Study:
- To summarize existing biotic concepts.
- To differentiate between various functional biotic terms.
- To highlight the evolution of probiotics and their applications.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of scientific publications.
- Analysis of functional biotic concepts and their definitions.
- Comparison of traditional probiotics with newer categories.
Main Results:
- The concept of beneficial microbes has expanded beyond traditional probiotics.
- Newer terms like postbiotics, psychobiotics, and pharmabiotics have emerged.
- Diversification broadens the scope from food to pharmaceuticals.
Conclusions:
- Understanding these biotic concepts is essential for their effective application.
- The field is rapidly evolving, offering new avenues for health interventions.
- This review provides a foundational understanding of the current landscape of beneficial microbial concepts.
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