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Yuanyuan Jin¹, Ling Chen², Yufen Yu¹

¹College of Food Science and Technology, Zhejiang University of Technology, Hangzhou 310014, China.

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Fruits contain bioactive compounds that positively impact gut microbiota and host health. These compounds regulate gut microbes, aiding in disease prevention and treatment.

Keywords:

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Area of Science:

Nutritional Science
Microbiology
Health Sciences

Background:

Fruits are rich in bioactive compounds like polysaccharides, oligosaccharides, polyphenols, anthocyanins, and flavonoids.
These compounds possess potential benefits for gut microbiota and overall host health.
Gut microbiota plays a crucial role in host health by metabolizing dietary components and influencing physiological processes.

Purpose of the Study:

To systematically review and analyze the bioactive components in fruits and their effects on gut microbiota.
To explore the mechanisms by which fruit bioactives interact with gut microorganisms.
To provide evidence supporting the role of fruits in disease prevention and treatment through gut microbiota modulation.

Main Methods:

Systematic literature review adhering to Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analysis (PRISMA) guidelines.
Analysis of existing research on fruit bioactive components and their interactions with gut microbiota.
Synthesis of information regarding the production of metabolites by gut microbes influenced by fruit bioactives.

Main Results:

Fruit bioactive compounds can serve as substrates for gut microorganisms, leading to the production of health-promoting metabolites.
Gut microbes can help rebalance dysbiosis, thereby contributing to host health benefits.
The study identified various bioactive components in fruits with significant implications for gut health.

Conclusions:

Fruits are a valuable source of dietary bioactive ingredients that positively influence gut microbiota.
Fruit consumption may play an adjunctive role in the prevention and treatment of diseases by modulating gut microbiota.
Further research is needed to elucidate the precise mechanisms of action for fruit bioactives on gut microbiota.