According to an article published in the journal Cell Host & Microbe, researchers examined 56 healthy volunteers who had consumed antibiotics, then provided a synbiotic comprising the infant gut microbe, Bifidobacterium longum subspecies infantis (B. infantis), and human milk oligosaccharides…
The effect of a lozenge combining prebiotic arginine and probiotics on caries increment in children during 10–12 months, a randomized clinical trialDental caries develops through a shift in the oral microbiota from symbiosis to dysbiosis, is considered…
Dietary fibre reverses adverse post-stroke outcomes in mice via short-chain fatty acids and its sensing receptors GPR41, GPR43 and GPR109A Over 12 million people suffer from a stroke each year and 50% of them may not survive.…
Early life gut microbiota profiles linked to synbiotic formula effects: a randomized clinical trial in European infants The microbial colonization of the gastrointestinal tract starts at birth and continues during the first months of life. This is…
Comparison of the Effects of Prebiotics and Synbiotics Supplementation on the Immune Function of Male University Football Players Exercise-induced immunosuppression can increase the risk of respiratory infection and virus-reactivation as the mucosal humoral immunity changes in elite…
Consumption of Solnul™ Resistant Potato Starch Produces a Prebiotic Effect in a Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial While resistant starch’s prebiotic effects are well-characterized at high doses (i.e., 15-30 g/day), its effects at lower doses (i.e., <10 g/day)…
The effect of synbiotic supplementation on hypothyroidism: A randomized double-blind placebo controlled clinical trial Hypothyroidism is a common disease worldwide, affecting up to 5% of the general population. Hypothyroidism is a thyroid dysfunction that reduces thyroid hormone…
The Global Prebiotic Association Accelerates Expansion, Welcomes Five New Members Global organization focused on prebiotics expands reach worldwide The Global Prebiotic Association (GPA), the only global trade association serving as a resource for prebiotic education, insights, and…
This monthly feature provides an overview of some of the latest studies on prebiotics. We’ll share key findings and insights from the studies. Have a study you’d like us to cover? Email GPA Communications Director Traci Kantowski traci@prebioticassociation.org.…
Researchers examined the effect of Bimuno® Galactooligosaccharides (GOS) on the composition and activity of the colonic microbiota using short-term colonic incubations, observing effects on metabolite production, including increased SCFA production (increased the production of acetate, propionate, butyrate,…