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Published on: July 31, 2019
Probiotic applications associated with Psyllium fiber as prebiotics geared to a healthy intestinal microbiota: A
Mônica Cerutti Martellet1, Fernanda Majolo1, Rodrigo Gay Ducati2
1Graduate Program in Biotechnology, University of Vale do Taquari-Univates, Lajeado, Brazil; Cell Culture Laboratory, University of Vale do Taquari-Univates, Lajeado, Brazil.
Abstract:
Gastrointestinal tract diseases are characterized by an imbalance in physiological functions, which may involve inflammatory and metabolic pathways and trigger chronic, multifactorial, and idiopathic inflammatory disorders. The association of probiotics with prebiotics has the potential to remedy these afflictive conditions, because they attenuate or even block the adhesion of pathogenic microorganisms in the enteric environment. This article highlights the importance of using probiotics associated with fibers from Psyllium as prebiotics to maintain a healthy intestinal microbiota. We also present the technologies and encapsulating materials involved in coating to increase the survival rate of these strains when exposed to the gastrointestinal tract. The importance of products containing probiotics and fibers from Psyllium as prebiotics becomes increasingly evident when there is a health bias. Emerging health challenges and advances in research will drive selective approaches in biotechnology to discover and evaluate new probiotics and prebiotics that can potentially contribute to human health.
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