About this Research Topic
The aim of this research is to evaluate the efficacy of probiotic-enriched foods in improving digestive health and overall well-being in diverse populations.
Potential topics include but are not limited to the following:
· Probiotic-rich food’s health effects on the digestive system, providing relief for issues like IBS, constipation, and diarrhea.
· Understanding the ways probiotics work, including alteration of gut bacteria, improving intestinal barriers, and anti-inflammation.
· Evaluation of the varying effects of probiotic foods on different age groups and individuals with specific health situations like lactose intolerance or inflammatory bowel disease.
· Differences in response to probiotics between genders.
· The effectiveness and health benefits of various probiotic strains present in food products.
· Examination of the stability, viability, and methods of delivering probiotics in varied food types including dairy, plant-based products, and others.
· Consumer understanding, perception, and knowledge about foods enriched with probiotics.
· Probiotic food market trends, consumer preferences, and their global economic potential.
Keywords: probiotics, digestive health, functional foods, gut microbiota
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