Role of Probiotics in Health and Disease
A special issue of Biomolecules (ISSN 2218-273X). This special issue belongs to the section "Molecular Medicine".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: closed (31 December 2024) | Viewed by 4992
Special Issue Editor
2. Gembloux Agro-Bio Tech, Liege University, B-5030 Gembloux, Belgium
Interests: physical chemistry of biological and food systems; prebiotic, probiotic and postbiotic characterization and applications; synergy and interaction research; biobased compounds; colloid and interfacial sciences; formulation; nutraceuticals; One Health approaches; nanoparticles
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
Probiotics have emerged as a subject of considerable interest owing to their potential positive impacts on human health. When appropriately utilized, these living microorganisms demonstrate efficacy in preventing, alleviating, or treating various health conditions and diseases, including acute diarrhea, antibiotic-associated gastrointestinal side effects, lactose intolerance, and allergy manifestations. While the beneficial effects of probiotics are often attributed to their role in restoring gut balance and microbial diversity, improving the gut barrier, producing metabolites that aid digestion and nutrient absorption, and enhancing the immune system response, the comprehensive understanding of their direct and indirect contributions in preventing cancers, viral infections, aging, antimicrobial resistance, etc., requires further broadening. This Special Issue is dedicated to gathering original articles that investigate the intricate role of probiotics of all generations in human health and disease. The selection of high-quality contributions of this Special Issue aims to expand the body of knowledge surrounding probiotics. By elucidating their functionalities, the publications offer valuable insights for healthcare practitioners, facilitating the tailoring of probiotic interventions for improved health outcomes. Furthermore, the presented findings may pave the way for the development of targeted probiotic formulations, offering preventive or therapeutic strategies for a diverse range of health conditions.
Dr. Hary Razafindralambo
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- human well-being
- digestive health
- immune system response
- prevention
- treatment
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