Effects of probiotics and synbiotics on diarrhea in undernourished children: Systematic review with meta-analysis

Kambale, Richard Mbusa; Nancy, Fransisca Isia; Ngaboyeka, Gaylord; Kasengi, Joe Bwija; Bindels, Laure B.; Linden, Dimitri van der

doi:10.1016/j.clnu.2020.12.026

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“…Probiotics have been widely used in the treatment of diarrhea. Meta‐analysis shows the prospective favorable roles of probiotics and synbiotics on diarrhea in malnourished youngsters (Kambale et al., 2021). Some probiotics can regulate the physiology, metabolism, and immune homeostasis in the digestive tract, have anti‐inflammatory, anti‐proliferative, and anti‐cancer properties, and contribute to tumor treatment (Mao et al., 2020; Shi et al., 2020; Tanasienko et al., 2005).…”

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Effects of probiotics on gastric cancer‐related inflammation: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Yang

Meng

Wang

et al. 2022

Journal of Food Biochemistry

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Gastric cancer is the fifth most common type of malignant tumor in the world and the third leading cause of death in cancer patients . At present, surgical treatment is still one of the main measures to treat gastric cancer. However, gastric cancer patients often have malnutrition due to increased catabolism, weakened anabolism, and decreased immune function, which increases the incidence of postoperative complications and mortality (Lin et al., 2021). As long as the gastrointestinal function is normal, enteral nutrition support should be the first choice . Enteral nutrition support helps to improve the nutritional status of postoperative patients, promote early recovery of intestinal function, enhance immunity, and reduce the incidence of postoperative complications (Wan et al., 2021). Probiotics refer to bacteria that are beneficial to the human body. Probiotics (various

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Effects of probiotics on gastric cancer‐related inflammation: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Yang

Meng

Wang

et al. 2022

Journal of Food Biochemistry

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“…[24] It has been shown that probiotics can contribute to the prevention of diarrheal infections and reduce the length of the diarrheal spell in outpatient treatments. [56] On the other hand, prebiotics is non-digestible compounds on which intestinal microbes feed themselves for growth while beneficially impacting the host. [57] e most common prebiotics include oligosaccharides present in fruits, vegetables, and whole grains.…”

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Microalgae as sources of green bioactives for health-enhancing food supplements and nutraceuticals: A review of literature

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Hossen

Ruhee

et al. 2022

AJBPS

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The world population is ever increasing and so is the need to ensure food security. Food production needs to increase by about 70% within the next 40 years to cater for food consumption. Moreover, with increasing collective consciousness toward food supplementation for improving quality of health, the development of nutraceuticals has gained prominence in disease prevention, treatment, and overall health improvement. However, due to the constant controversial debate of food production for consumption against other uses, the search for better alternatives led to microalgae. Species such as Spirulina, Chlorella, Scenedesmus, and Dunaliella, among many others, are important sources of primary and secondary metabolites that play crucial roles in disease prevention and treatment. Understanding the significance of nutraceuticals and how microalgae can be used to produce those value-added molecules is necessary for any potential commercial exploitation. This review discusses the potential of microalgae to be exploited as promising sources of nutraceuticals. Here, essential biomolecules used as nutraceuticals are explored and their crucial roles in disease prevention, especially cancer, cardiovascular diseases, and strengthening the immune system. The composition of microalgae, which makes them suitable candidates to produce nutraceuticals, is discussed. Furthermore, the multifarious aspects of microalgae cultivation, in terms of cultivation systems and factors affecting biomass production and productivity regarding nutraceutical production, are reviewed. The multiple sustainable facets of microalgae culture, which can help in carbon sequestration, fast biomass production, and boosting health benefits, should interest stakeholders and potential commercial producers. Bioprocessing of microalgae for the extraction and purification of microalgae-based products is also reviewed, focusing on the key methods of pre-treatment, extraction, and purification of microalgal biomass.

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“…This synbiotic mixture successfully created an infant-type gut environment rich in Bifidobacterium species and reduced the number of C. difficile, resulting in a gut microbiota composition closer to the breast-fed reference group. Effects of synbiotic supplementation were also studied in patients with chronic kidney disease [93], nonalcoholic fatty liver disease [94], autoimmune disease [95], diarrhea [96], and metabolic syndrome [97]. One recommended approach to maintain the gut microbiome is daily consumption of functional food.…”

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Co-Encapsulated Synbiotics and Immobilized Probiotics in Human Health and Gut Microbiota Modulation

Kvaková

Bertková

Štofilová

et al. 2021

Foods

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Growing interest in the development of innovative functional products as ideal carriers for synbiotics, e.g., nutrient bars, yogurt, chocolate, juice, ice cream, and cheese, to ensure the daily intake of probiotics and prebiotics, which are needed to maintain a healthy gut microbiota and overall well-being, is undeniable and inevitable. This review focuses on the modern approaches that are currently being developed to modulate the gut microbiota, with an emphasis on the health benefits mediated by co-encapsulated synbiotics and immobilized probiotics. The impact of processing, storage, and simulated gastrointestinal conditions on the viability and bioactivity of probiotics together with prebiotics such as omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acids, phytochemicals, and dietary fibers using various delivery systems are considered. Despite the proven biological properties of synbiotics, research in this area needs to be focused on the proper selection of probiotic strains, their prebiotic counterparts, and delivery systems to avoid suppression of their synergistic or complementary effect on human health. Future directions should lead to the development of functional food products containing stable synbiotics tailored for different age groups or specifically designed to fulfill the needs of adjuvant therapy.

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Effects of probiotics and synbiotics on diarrhea in undernourished children: Systematic review with meta-analysis

Cited by 24 publications

References 41 publications

Effects of probiotics on gastric cancer‐related inflammation: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Effects of probiotics on gastric cancer‐related inflammation: A systematic review and meta‐analysis

Microalgae as sources of green bioactives for health-enhancing food supplements and nutraceuticals: A review of literature

Co-Encapsulated Synbiotics and Immobilized Probiotics in Human Health and Gut Microbiota Modulation

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