Probiotics and Metabolic Syndrome: A bibliometric analysis and overview of dietary interventions

Abstract

This chapter addressed the problem of understanding the role of probiotics in managing metabolic syndrome. Therefore, the objective was to analyze the clinical evidence surrounding using probiotics and prebiotics for metabolic syndrome through a bibliometric analysis and to evaluate the impact of dietary interventions on the microbiota. The most significant results from the data analysis reveal that probiotics have a beneficial effect on various aspects of metabolic syndrome, including blood pressure, glucose metabolism, blood lipid profiles, and inflammatory biomarkers. Visualization techniques such as word clouds and scientometric mapping illustrate the thematic landscape and distribution of research articles, highlighting the emphasis on cardiovascular and metabolic health and the modulation of women’s health and gut microbiota. Despite the substantial evidence supporting the beneficial effects of probiotics, discrepancies across studies were found, indicating variability in outcomes, potentially due to differences in the specific probiotic strains used and their dosages. In conclusion, the study provides a comprehensive overview of the favorable effects of probiotics on metabolic syndrome. It suggests that dietary modulation through probiotics could be a viable strategy for managing metabolic health. Moreover, this book chapter emphasizes the importance of standardization in improving the reliability and comparability of results across different studies.