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ILSI India K-FFIG sponsored a Seminar on “Gut Microbiome and Neurodegeneration: Can Functional Foods Be the Key” held on 23rd June.The Seminar Presentations have been uploaded on ILSI India Website and can be viewed from: https://tinyurl.com/aetz753v
Editorial Tecnológica de Costa Rica. ISBN: 978-9930-617-73-1 (e-book), 2025
ILSI Mesoamerica
Los Casos de éxito, aprendizajes y buenas prácticas para la Reducción de la Pérdida de Alimentos surge como un proyecto de divulgación del Comité de Desarrollo Sostenible de ILSI Mesoamérica en alianza con la Red Costarricense para la Disminución de Pérdida y Desperdicio de Alimentos (Red PDA CR). Su propósito es visibilizar y divulgar conocimientos y buenas prácticas que se han generado a partir de experiencias en la lucha contra la pérdida y el desperdicio de alimentos en países de Latinoamérica, con el fin de contribuir al bienestar general de la sociedad y al cuidado del medio ambiente, a través de la atención concreta de este fenómeno.
Prebiotics, particularly non-digestible carbohydrates (NDCs), are increasingly recognized for their role in modulating immune responses in the gut, lungs, and urinary tract. This review systematically evaluates evidence from human studies on the effects of NDCs and prebiotics on immune markers, infection risk and severity, inflammation, and vaccine responses. Prebiotics such as inulin, galactooligosaccharides (GOS), and fructooligosaccharides (FOS) positively influence gut microbiota by promoting beneficial species like Bifidobacteria. They also enhance the production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) like butyrate, which interact with immune cells via G-protein-coupled receptors, inducing anti-inflammatory effects. In addition to microbiota-mediated mechanisms, NDCs and prebiotics may directly affect immune and epithelial cells by interacting with pattern recognition receptors (PRRs), enhancing gut barrier function, and modulating immunity. A systematic review of human studies showed that prebiotics, including GOS, FOS, and 2′-fucosyllactose (2FL), reduced infections and increased IgA in healthy infants, while yeast β-glucan reduced respiratory infection symptoms in healthy adults. Yeast β-glucan and GOS supplementation resulted in improvements in NK cell activity. Some effects on vaccine efficacy were noted in young adults, but the overall impact of NDCs and prebiotics on vaccination and systemic inflammation was inconsistent. Further research is needed to clarify the mechanisms involved and to optimize health applications.
La pérdida y el desperdicio de alimentos (PDA) constituyen un síntoma del mal funcionamiento de los sistemas agroalimentarios, y tiene múltiples implicaciones en el plano ambiental, la seguridad alimentaria y la economía de los actores de estos sistemas. Dada la relevancia del problema, la meta 12.3 de los ODS propone "de aquí a 2030, reducir a la mitad el desperdicio de alimentos per cápita mundial en la venta al por menor y a nivel de los consumidores y reducir las pérdidas de alimentos en las cadenas de producción y suministro, incluidas las pérdidas posteriores a la cosecha". Mesoamérica no ha ignorado este llamado por lo que desde distintos sectores (público, académico, privado, ciudadano) sabemos que han generado acciones para prevenir y disminuir las PDA. Sin embargo, no siempre se logran plasmar todos esos esfuerzos los cuales constituyen buenas prácticas, casos de éxito, retos y procesos de comprensión del fenómeno.
Los Casos de éxito, aprendizajes y buenas prácticas para la Reducción de la Pérdida de Alimentos surge como un proyecto de divulgación del Comité de Desarrollo Sostenible de ILSI Mesoamérica en alianza con la Red Costarricense para la Disminución de Pérdida y Desperdicio de Alimentos (Red PDA CR).
Su propósito es visibilizar y divulgar conocimientos y buenas prácticas que se han generado a partir de experiencias en la lucha contra la pérdida y el desperdicio de alimentos en países de Latinoamérica, con el fin de contribuir al bienestar general de la sociedad y al cuidado del medio ambiente, a través de la atención concreta de este fenómeno.
Tras un periodo de convocatoria, los casos recibidos fueron revisados por la Coordinación del Comité de Desarrollo Sostenible de ILSI Mesoamérica, y trasladados para valorar su publicación al Comité científico voluntario, mismo que fue conformado por personas de diversos sectores de la sociedad (academia, industria, tercer sector), con experiencia en la temática abordada.
Palabras clave: residuos de alimentos, aprovechamiento, alimentos, buenas prácticas agrícolas, PDA.
¡Celebramos y reconocemos el esfuerzo y logros de las personas y organizaciones detrás de estos 16 ejemplos compilados en estos casos de éxito!
La convocatoria para la segunda edición de esta memoria se abrirá en septiembre 2025. Si quiere ser parte de esta nueva edición 2026 envíe su caso utilizando el formato que se comparte aquí: Cero pérdida y desperdicio de alimentos - ILSI Mesoamerica
Prebiotics, particularly non-digestible carbohydrates (NDCs), are increasingly recognized for their role in modulating immune responses in the gut, lungs, and urinary tract. This review systematically evaluates evidence from human studies on the effects of NDCs and prebiotics on immune markers, infection risk and severity, inflammation, and vaccine responses. Prebiotics such as inulin, galactooligosaccharides (GOS), and fructooligosaccharides (FOS) positively influence gut microbiota by promoting beneficial species like Bifidobacteria. They also enhance the production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) like butyrate, which interact with immune cells via G-protein-coupled receptors, inducing anti-inflammatory effects. In addition to microbiota-mediated mechanisms, NDCs and prebiotics may directly affect immune and epithelial cells by interacting with pattern recognition receptors (PRRs), enhancing gut barrier function, and modulating immunity. A systematic review of human studies showed that prebiotics, including GOS, FOS, and 2′-fucosyllactose (2FL), reduced infections and increased IgA in healthy infants, while yeast β-glucan reduced respiratory infection symptoms in healthy adults. Yeast β-glucan and GOS supplementation resulted in improvements in NK cell activity. Some effects on vaccine efficacy were noted in young adults, but the overall impact of NDCs and prebiotics on vaccination and systemic inflammation was inconsistent. Further research is needed to clarify the mechanisms involved and to optimize health applications.
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múltiples implicaciones en el plano ambiental, la seguridad alimentaria y la economía de los actores de estos sistemas. Dada la relevancia del problema, la meta 12.3 de los ODS propone "de aquí a 2030, reducir a la mitad el desperdicio de alimentos per cápita mundial en la venta al por menor y a nivel de los consumidores y reducir las pérdidas de alimentos en las cadenas de producción y suministro, incluidas las pérdidas posteriores a la cosecha". Mesoamérica no ha ignorado este llamado por lo que desde distintos sectores (público, académico, privado, ciudadano) sabemos que han generado acciones para prevenir y disminuir las PDA. Sin embargo, no siempre se logran plasmar todos esos esfuerzos los cuales constituyen buenas prácticas, casos de éxito, retos y procesos de comprensión del fenómeno.