Probiotics and Prebiotics

Ying, Danyang; Gantenbein-Demarchi, Corinne

doi:10.1002/9781118448205.ch9

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“…Findings in the study offer a basis for the improved exercise performance following chronic probiotic consumption in mice [20], thus providing evidence that Yoba ® once consumed at higher concentrations (above 60,000 CFUs) would lead to increased neuromuscular activation in mammals. In addition, findings in this study justify the therapeutical consumption of probiotics to manage constipation in humans [1, 2, 33] through a modification of gastrointestinal ecology [4, 5, 8, 9]. The study also showed that high Yoba ® consumption in Drosophila melanogaster led to significantly decreased hydrogen peroxide scavenging activity (Fig.…”

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“…Probiotics are micro-organism commonly consumed by both humans and animals [1, 2]. This is important since probiotics have established benefits such as up-regulation of immune-modulatory genes [3], modification of gastrointestinal ecology [4, 5], weight loss in obesity [6, 7], reduction of gastrointestinal pH, reduction of pathogenic bacteria and modification of host immune system [8, 9]. Despite these benefits of probiotics, there continues to be a scarcity of information on their safety due to conflicting reports on probiotic efficacy [8, 10–12].…”

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Low concentrations of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (Yoba®) are safe in male Drosophila melanogaster

et al. 2019

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Objective The purpose of the study was to generate information on the safety of probiotics, thus the study objectives were to evaluate the effects of Yoba ® on basic physiochemical properties. The study assessed male w 1118 Drosophila melanogaster which were provided food supplemented with Yoba ® at 1%, 3%, 6%, and 12% on motor function, total protein, catalase activity, and hydrogen peroxide scavenging activity and lifespan. Results Yoba ® at high concentration (≥ 6%) increased locomotor activity in Drosophila melanogaster , however, total protein, catalase, and hydrogen peroxide scavenging activity were significantly higher at 1% Yoba ® compared to 3%, 6%, and 12% Yoba ® . Yoba consumed at 1% was associated with greater physiological benefits in Drosophila melanogaster . Findings in the study offer a rationale for the consumption of Yoba ® at 1% in humans as is currently being promoted by the Yoba for Life consortium, however, high concentrations of Yoba ® would disrupt physiological function as shown by this study.

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Low concentrations of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (Yoba®) are safe in male Drosophila melanogaster

et al. 2019

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“…Further recipe development could improve the sensory properties of the snacks. Consumers are becoming more health-conscious and as more consumers are continuously searching for diets which can positively impact on their health, there is more interest in foods with documented health benefits (Ahmed & Abozed, 2015;Ying & Gantenbein-Demarchi, 2013;Taverna et al, 2012). Dn the other hand, some consumers are unwilling to try novel food products.…”

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Effect of Amaranth addition on the nutritional composition and consumer acceptability of extruded provitamin A-biofortified maize snacks

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The objective of this study was to determine the effect of adding Amaranth leaf powder on the nutrient content and consumer acceptability of extruded provitamin A-biofortified (PVA) maize snacks. Flours of four varieties of PVA maize were composited with Amaranth leaf powder at 0, 1 and 3% (w/w) substitution of, respectively, and extruded into snacks. The ash content of the snacks increased from 0.53 g/100 g-0.58 g/100 g to 0.650 g/100g-89 g/100 g and protein content increased from 9.12 g/100 g-10.94 g/100 g when Amaranth was increased from 0% to 3%. Similarly, lysine content increased from 0.10 g/100 g to 0.17 g/100 g, whilst methionine increased from 0.14 g/100 g to 0.19 g/100 g. The provitamin A content of the snacks ranged from 1.29 µg/g to 1.40 µg/g at 0% Amaranth and 1.54 µg/g to 1.78 µg/g at 3% Amaranth. The acceptability of the snacks decreased with increasing Amaranth concentration, only a very small proportion (2-8%) of the panel liked the snacks extremely. PVA maize with added Amaranth leaf powder has a potential for use in nutritious and healthy extruded snacks, but the consumer acceptability of the snacks should be improved.Keywords: under-nutrition; fortification; sensory analysis.Practical Application: Utilization of low-cost ingredients that consumers are familiar with to enhance the nutritional and health properties of snack foods has a potential for a sustainable health and well-being of targeted consumers.

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Probiotics and Prebiotics

Cited by 2 publications

References 89 publications

Low concentrations of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (Yoba®) are safe in male Drosophila melanogaster

Low concentrations of Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (Yoba®) are safe in male Drosophila melanogaster

Effect of Amaranth addition on the nutritional composition and consumer acceptability of extruded provitamin A-biofortified maize snacks

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