Probiotics and Prebiotics in Foods

• Author : Adriano Gomes da Cruz,C. Senaka Ranadheera,Filomena Nazzaro,Amir Mortazavian
• Publisher : Academic Press
• Release : 23 March 2021

Probiotic and Prebiotics in Foods: Challenges, Innovations, and Advances reviews recent advances, innovations, and challenges in probiotics/prebiotics in food and beverages. The book presents up-to-date, novel and extensive information regarding recent research and applications in probiotics and prebiotics in food. Sections address probiotics, prebiotics, paraprobiotics and postbiotics, probiotics, prebiotics and bucal health, probiotics, prebiotics and obesity, probiotics, prebiotics and sleep quality, in vitro and in vivo assays for selection of probiotics, probiotics and mycotoxins, edible films added to probiotic

• Author : Semih Otles
• Publisher : CRC Press
• Release : 09 December 2013

Presenting the work of international experts who discuss all aspects of probiotics and prebiotics, this volume reviews current scientific understanding and research being conducted in this area. The book examines the sources and production of probiotics and prebiotics. It explores their use in gastrointestinal disorders, infections, cancer prevention, allergies, asthma, and other disorders. It also discusses the use of these supplements in infant, elderly, and animal nutrition, and reviews regulations and safety issues.

• Author : Adriano Gomes da Cruz,C. Senaka Ranadheera,Filomena Nazzaro,Amir Mortazavian
• Publisher : Elsevier
• Release : 26 March 2021

Probiotic and Prebiotics in Foods: Challenges, Innovations, and Advances reviews recent advances, innovations, and challenges in probiotics/prebiotics in food and beverages. The book presents up-to-date, novel and extensive information regarding recent research and applications in probiotics and prebiotics in food. Sections address probiotics, prebiotics, paraprobiotics and postbiotics, probiotics, prebiotics and bucal health, probiotics, prebiotics and obesity, probiotics, prebiotics and sleep quality, in vitro and in vivo assays for selection of probiotics, probiotics and mycotoxins, edible films added to probiotic

• Author : Ronald Ross Watson,Victor R. Preedy
• Publisher : Academic Press
• Release : 23 September 2015

Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Synbiotics: Bioactive Foods in Health Promotion reviews and presents new hypotheses and conclusions on the effects of different bioactive components of probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics to prevent disease and improve the health of various populations. Experts define and support the actions of bacteria; bacteria modified bioflavonoids and prebiotic fibrous materials and vegetable compounds. A major emphasis is placed on the health-promoting activities and bioactive components of probiotic bacteria. Offers a novel focus on synbiotics, carefully designed prebiotics

• Author : Mph Rd Jo Ann Tatum Hattner,Jo Ann Hattner,Mlis Susan Anderes
• Publisher : Lulu.com
• Release : 01 June 2009

Gut Insight will teach you about probiotics (friendly bacteria) and prebiotics (fibers that feed those bacteria) and how they can positively influence your health. Positive effects include: enhanced immunity, reduction of pathogenic bacteria, increased mineral absorption, prevention of allergy, freedom from constipation, lactose intolerance, antibiotic-associated diarrhea, and irritable bowel. Learn what probiotics and prebiotics are, why they are necessary for gut health and immunity, which foods contain them, and how to integrate them into meals and snacks. You will find

• Author : Dr Gary Huffnagle,Sarah Wernick
• Publisher : Random House
• Release : 23 February 2010

If the thought of bacteria conjures up images of germs that should be avoided at all costs - and certainly not ingested - think again! Some friendly bacteria, called probiotics, are not only beneficial to your health, they're essential. Now one of the leading researchers in the field sheds light on the extraordinary benefits of these natural health superstars. The Probiotics Revolution is an up-to-the-minute, highly accessible guide to probiotics and the foods and supplements that contain and support them.

• Author : Nagendra P. Shah
• Publisher : Nova Science Pub Incorporated
• Release : 01 January 2013

Prebiotics is defined as a selectively fermented ingredient that allows specific changes, both in the composition and/or activity in the gastrointestinal microflora that confers benefits upon host well-being and health. It explains the many avenues in which probiotics can be induced into our bodies, as well as the many types of bacterium composed in this product. This new book encompasses the advances of Probiotics in health and food technology, exploring its beneficial effect on the health of our consumers.

• Author : Elena Franco-Robles
• Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
• Release : 06 April 2022

Currently, new health benefits of probiotics have been identified, and new strains with probiotic potential have been discovered and continue to be investigated. Likewise, prebiotics and their interaction with the microbiota have been the focus of research in human and animal health, as well as to counteract zoonotic pathogenic microorganisms. Probiotics and prebiotics can be found in food and are isolated or synthesized to be supplemented as functional ingredients for the benefit of humans or animals. The volume contains thirteen

• Author : Ronald Ross Watson,Victor R. Preedy
• Publisher : Academic Press
• Release : 06 April 2010

Bioactive Foods in Health Promotion: Probiotics and Prebiotics brings together experts working on the different aspects of supplementation, foods, and bacterial preparations, in health promotion and disease prevention, to provide current scientific information, as well as providing a framework upon which to build clinical disease treatment studies. Since common dietary bacterial preparations are over-the-counter and readily available, this book will be useful to the growing nutrition, food science, and natural product community that will use it as a resource in

• Author : Semih Otles
• Publisher : CRC Press
• Release : 09 December 2013

Presenting the work of international experts who discuss all aspects of probiotics and prebiotics, this volume reviews current scientific understanding and research being conducted in this area. The book examines the sources and production of probiotics and prebiotics. It explores their use in gastrointestinal disorders, infections, cancer prevention, allergies, asthma, and other disorders. It also discusses the use of these supplements in infant, elderly, and animal nutrition, and reviews regulations and safety issues.

• Author : Parmjit Singh Panesar,Anil Kumar Anal
• Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
• Release : 18 January 2022

In Probiotics, Prebiotics and Synbiotics: Technological Advancements Towards Safety and Industrial Applications, a team of distinguished researchers delivers an insightful exploration of various aspects of functional foods. The book includes information about critical facets of the production of these beneficial compounds, recent technological developments in the field, and their present and future commercial potential. The authors describe their mechanisms of action and their applications in several sectors. Probiotics, Prebiotics and Synbiotics is divided into five parts. A general introduction about

• Author : Myla Dickinson
• Publisher : Murphy & Moore Publishing
• Release : 16 November 2021

Probiotics and prebiotics are important for human health. Probiotics are live bacteria that can provide various health benefits, and are found in certain foods or supplements. Prebiotics are substances that come from certain types of carbohydrates that humans cannot digest, but are food to the beneficial bacteria in the gut. The gut bacteria are jointly called gut microbiota and perform many vital functions in the body. Eating balanced amounts of both probiotics and prebiotics can help maintain the right balance

• Author : Shekhar Challa
• Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
• Release : 04 April 2012

Discover the pros of probiotics Probiotics are beneficial, live microorganisms (in most cases, bacteria) that are similar to those found naturally in the human intestine. Also known as "friendly" or "good" bacteria, probiotics are the cornerstone of any successful health program because they restore a healthy balance between friendly and bad bacteria in the intestinal tract, a balance that is critical for the health of the entire body. Probiotics are associated with treating everything from IBS to certain forms of

• Author : Parmjit Singh Panesar,Anil Kumar Anal
• Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
• Release : 11 January 2022

In Probiotics, Prebiotics and Synbiotics: Technological Advancements Towards Safety and Industrial Applications, a team of distinguished researchers delivers an insightful exploration of various aspects of functional foods. The book includes information about critical facets of the production of these beneficial compounds, recent technological developments in the field, and their present and future commercial potential. The authors describe their mechanisms of action and their applications in several sectors. Probiotics, Prebiotics and Synbiotics is divided into five parts. A general introduction about

• Author : Tejpal Dhewa,Miss Shailesh K Singh
• Publisher : LAP Lambert Academic Publishing
• Release : 01 May 2011

Consumers are becoming more and more interested in foods that have a health benefit beyond basic nutrition. This is leading to the introduction of several probiotic and prebiotic containing foods in the marketplace. New practices are now being adopted by the food industry to develop and promote these types of functional foods with a greater shelf life. Prebiotics (inulin, gum acacia and honey) are foods or supplements that encourage the growth of "good" or "friendly" bacteria i.e. Lactobacillus which