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Bibliometric analysis reveals a surge in review articles on postbiotics since 2021, with significant contributions from China and India. This trend highlights growing interest but may outpace original research, necessitating more clinical trials for robust conclusions.

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  • Microbiology and Biotechnology
  • Nutritional Science
  • Scientific Publishing Trends

Background:

  • Post-ISAPP consensus definition spurred a significant increase in review publications on postbiotics.
  • The number of review articles appears disproportionate to primary research in this field.
  • Bibliometric analysis is crucial for understanding research trends and productivity in emerging scientific areas.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To conduct a bibliometric analysis of review articles on postbiotics.
  • To identify publication trends, geographical distribution, and key journals in postbiotic research.
  • To assess the citation impact of highly cited postbiotic review articles.

Main Methods:

  • PubMed database search for review articles on postbiotics.
  • Inclusion criteria: articles published between November 2021 and June 2024.
  • Analysis of publication volume, country productivity, journal impact factors, author affiliations, and citation counts.

Main Results:

  • 92 review articles were published between November 2021 and June 2024, averaging 2.9 articles per month.
  • China, Poland, Italy, Iran, and India were the most productive countries.
  • Top-cited articles were published in high-impact journals like Foods, EBioMedicine, Biomolecules, and Front. Nutr.

Conclusions:

  • The high volume of postbiotic reviews may exceed the current primary research output.
  • Further clinical trials are essential to deepen understanding and establish robust conclusions on postbiotic efficacy.
  • The bibliometric data indicates a rapidly expanding research interest in postbiotics globally.