Numerous studies have established that prebiotic ingredients in foods and dietary supplements may play a role in supporting human health. Over the three decades that have passed since prebiotics were first defined as a concept, research has revealed a complex universe of prebiotic-induced changes to the human microbiota. There are strong indications of a direct link between these prebiotic-induced changes and specific health benefits.
Regulatory Toxicology and Pharmacology, 2024
Consumers may be exposed via foods to a diverse range of substances that could be considered as contaminants. However, it is not always straightforward to understand the definition of a ‘contaminant’. The present review evaluates how various categories of food-relevant substances are considered in terms of being ‘contaminants’.
This Paper is intended to create better understanding and highlights the recent technologies, innovative solutions (including e-commerce platforms for marketing, and mobile food processing systems), new ways of working, and good practices to manage food quality and reduce food loss and waste. This paper can serves as useful reference for scientific as well as social community, policy makers and researchers and provide guidance for developing new practices and will be useful for formulating strategies to check post-harvest loses and waste.
Academic Journal of Gastroenterology & Hepatology, 2024
- ILSI Southeast Asia Region
This publication serves as a comprehensive report from the ILSI SEA Region Gut Microbiome Conference Series held on October 28–29, 2021. The conference focused on recent scientific advances in gut microbiome research. Renowned international and regional experts explored key topics, including the infant gut microbiome, the gut microbiome’s role in human health, its interactions with the immune system, metabolic health, and its influence on cognitive and mental health. Each theme emphasized the impact of diet on the gut microbiome, highlighting dietary strategies to address dysbiosis implicated in various disease states.
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Abstract
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