AI Article Synopsis
- Gastrointestinal tract diseases often result from imbalances in bodily functions, leading to chronic inflammatory disorders that may have multiple causes.
- Probiotics, especially when combined with prebiotics like Psyllium fibers, can help maintain a healthy gut by preventing harmful microorganisms from attaching to the gut lining.
- Research and new biotechnological advancements are focusing on developing effective probiotics and prebiotics to address emerging health challenges and improve overall human health.
Article Abstract
Gastrointestinal tract diseases are characterized by an imbalance in physiological functions, which may involve inflammatory and metabolic pathways and trigger chronic, multifactorial, and idiopathic inflammatory disorders. The association of probiotics with prebiotics has the potential to remedy these afflictive conditions, because they attenuate or even block the adhesion of pathogenic microorganisms in the enteric environment. This article highlights the importance of using probiotics associated with fibers from Psyllium as prebiotics to maintain a healthy intestinal microbiota. We also present the technologies and encapsulating materials involved in coating to increase the survival rate of these strains when exposed to the gastrointestinal tract. The importance of products containing probiotics and fibers from Psyllium as prebiotics becomes increasingly evident when there is a health bias. Emerging health challenges and advances in research will drive selective approaches in biotechnology to discover and evaluate new probiotics and prebiotics that can potentially contribute to human health.
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