The past two decades have witnessed a global surge in the application of probiotics as
functional ingredients in food, animal feed, and pharmaceutical products. Among food …

It is generally accepted that carbohydrate fermentation results in beneficial effects for the
host because of the generation of short chain fatty acids, whereas protein fermentation is …

Infections of the respiratory tract are more frequent in the winter months and especially in the
northern latitudes than they are in summer [1]. This obviously also applies to the COVID-19 …

The microbiota of gut is the community of microbes living in an individual's gastrointestinal
tract. Several bacterial genera and species act in a concerted manner to establish metabolic …

Although the prevalence of malnutrition in the old age is increasing worldwide a synthetic
understanding of the impact of aging on the intake, digestion, and absorption of nutrients is …

Earlier studies have indicated a decrease in anaerobes and bifidobacteria and a
concomitant increase in enterobacteria in the intestinal microbiota with ageing. However …

Prevention of quality of life (QOL) deterioration is associated with the inhibition of geriatric
diseases and the regulation of brain function. However, no substance is known that prevents …

Background Chronic low-grade inflammation is recognized as an important factor
contributing to senescence and age-related diseases. In mammals, levels of polyamines …

Polyamines, spermidine and spermine, are synthesized in every living cell and are therefore
contained in foods, especially in those that are thought to contribute to health and longevity …

Probiotic bacteria are effective in preventing and reducing the severity of acute diarrhoea in
children. They are also useful in antibiotic associated diarrhoea but not for elimination of …