The Analysis and Comparison of Anti-Inflammatory and Antioxidant Characteristics of Postbiotic and Paraprobiotic...

Oxidative stress, particularly when precipitated by the intake of a diet rich in fats, has the potential to induce an inflammatory state. Therefore, it is crucial to consider the administration of agents possessing antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties for the benefit of these patients. The objective of this study was to investigate the ability of postbiotic and paraprobiotic substances to regulate oxidative stress and inflammation. We hypothesized that both postbiotics and paraprobiotics could demonstrated significant efficacy in reducing oxidative stress and inflammation, with distinct differences in their effectiveness. A total of 88 Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium strains were assessed for antioxidant activity. Male C57BL/6 mice were divided into four groups: HFD + PBS, HFD + DSS, HFD + DSS + postbiotic, and HFD + DSS + paraprobiotic. Various parameters, including weight change, disease activity index, and gene expression analysis, as well as enzymes involved in oxidative activities and inflammation were evaluated after treatment with derivatives of six selected strains. In comparison with the groups exposed to DSS, mice treated with a combination of postbiotic and paraprobiotic alongside DSS exhibited a reduction in DSS-induced negative effects on both phenotypical characteristics and molecular indices, particularly the Nrf2- and NF-kB-related genes, with a notable focus on postbiotic. Based on the results, it can be inferred that despite the utilization of an unhealthy regime that may worsen oxidative stress and inflammation, the condition can be efficiently controlled by employing secure variations of probiotics, such as paraprobiotic and postbiotic components, with a particular emphasis on postbiotics.