Prebiotics are a group of biological nutrients that are capable of being degraded by
microflora in the gastrointestinal tract (GIT), primarily Lactobacilli and Bifidobacteria. When …

A healthy gut is predominantly occupied by bacteria which play a vital role in nutrition and
health. Any change in normal gut homeostasis imposes gut dysbiosis. So far, efforts have …

Previous studies have shown that fructans, a soluble dietary fiber, are beneficial to human
health and offer a promising approach for the treatment of some diseases. Fructans are …

The gut microbiome is being more widely recognized for its association with positive health
outcomes, including those distant to the gastrointestinal system. This has given the ability to …

There are numerous species of bacteria resides in the lumen of human colon. The word
'colon', resembles colony or the colonization of microbiota of which plays an important role in …

The objective of the present study was to develop a probiotic of canine-origin for its potential
application in pet nutrition. Accordingly, 32 lactic acid bacteria (LAB) strains were isolated …

Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus L.) represents a promising crop emerging in
different parts of the world as a natural source of inulin. Different factors such as the kind of …

The Jerusalem artichoke (Helianthus tuberosus L.) is a perennial weed that is cultivated for
bioethanol production or pharmaceutical purposes, as its aerial parts and tubers contain …

Abstract Background/Objectives The objective of this study was to evaluate the effect of
supplementation with a Jerusalem artichoke and fermented soybean powder mixture on …

Background Use of prebiotics in companion animal nutrition is often considered
advantageous over probiotics because of the ease of handling, ability to withstand …