Publications by authors named "Mariana Nougalli Roselino"
New licuri-based kefir beverages were obtained using water kefir grains as fermentation inoculum (1, 2.5, and 5%) under different fermentation times (24 and 48 h). Metagenomic sequencing of the kefir grains adapted to the aqueous licuri extract revealed and to be predominant in this inoculum.
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- Lactobacillus probiotics could potentially help combat Candida infections, which affect about 75% of adult women.
- The study reviewed 15 articles from 2015 to 2020, finding specific Lactobacillus strains effective at inhibiting Candida growth in lab settings.
- Prolonged use of these probiotics, especially alongside traditional treatments, may enhance treatment success and reduce recurrences of candidiasis.
SARS-CoV-2 is the virus that causes the new global pandemic, which has already resulted in millions of deaths, affecting the world's health and economy. Probiotics have shown benefits in a variety of diseases, including respiratory infections, and may be beneficial in the adjunctive treatment of COVID-19. This study analyzed the effectiveness of probiotics as adjunctive treatment in reducing symptoms of patients with COVID-19, through a systematic review with meta-analysis.
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- Increased intolerance and allergies to milk protein have led to the exploration of non-dairy synbiotic drinks as alternatives to traditional dairy beverages.
- This study reviewed literature on various non-dairy synbiotic beverages, focusing on the probiotics, prebiotics, and fermentation conditions affecting their viability and consumer acceptance.
- The analysis found that common probiotics in these drinks are Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium, with prebiotics like inulin and fructooligosaccharide, confirming these drinks contain beneficial probiotic levels for lactose-intolerant individuals.
Consumption effect of a synbiotic beverage made from soy and yacon extracts containing Bifidobacterium animalis ssp. lactis BB-12 on the intestinal polyamine concentrations in elderly individuals.
Food Res Int
September 2017
This study aimed to investigate the effect of a synbiotic beverage made from soy and yacon (Smallanthus sonchifolius) extracts containing Bifidobacterium animalis ssp. lactis BB-12 on healthy elderly individuals' intestinal polyamine concentrations. A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial has been conducted with twenty-nine volunteers (over 65years of age) who either had a daily intake of 150mL of synbiotic (synbiotic group - S) or placebo (placebo group - P) beverages.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFProbiotic Soy Product Supplemented with Isoflavones Improves the Lipid Profile of Moderately Hypercholesterolemic Men: A Randomized Controlled Trial.
Nutrients
January 2016
Background: Cardiovascular disease is the leading cause of worldwide morbidity and mortality. Several studies have demonstrated that specific probiotics affect the host's metabolism and may influence the cardiovascular disease risk.
Objectives: The aim of this study was to investigate the influence of an isoflavone-supplemented soy product fermented with Enterococcus faecium CRL 183 and Lactobacillus helveticus 416 on cardiovascular risk markers in moderately hypercholesterolemic subjects.