Milk Bioactive Compounds and Gut Microbiota Modulation
A special issue of Foods (ISSN 2304-8158). This special issue belongs to the section "Dairy".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 25 February 2026 | Viewed by 3
Special Issue Editor
Interests: development of functional probiotic resources; the interaction effect of bioactive substances in milk protein; methods and means for detecting milk components; probiotics regulate the health of the body by their effects on the intestinal flora; research on the Interaction mechanism of intestinal microbiota
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue of Foods is dedicated to reporting on the functionality and mechanisms of bioactive components in milk and probiotics, exploring the interaction effects among these bioactive components and their potential health benefits in regulating immunity, metabolism, and other aspects. It focuses on the functional mechanisms of probiotics in maintaining intestinal barriers, improving inflammatory states, and promoting nutrient absorption through the modulation of gut microbiota, revealing their roles in intestinal microecological regulation. Additionally, the journal emphasizes high-throughput detection methods and advanced technologies for assessing components such as proteins, peptides, and carbohydrates in dairy products, driving precision research in dairy science. By integrating multidisciplinary research findings, it provides theoretical support and a technical foundation for the development of functional dairy products and nutritional intervention strategies.
Prof. Dr. Guangqing Mu
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- probiotics
- milk protein bioactive compounds
- gut microbiota
- intestinal health regulation
- analytical methods for dairy components
- fermented dairy products
- metabolomics
- nutritional intervention
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