Dietary fiber is a group of heterogeneous substances that are neither digested nor absorbed
in the small intestine. Some fibers can be classified as prebiotics if they are metabolized by …

Nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is considered as one of the most prevalent chronic
liver diseases worldwide due to the rapidly rising prevalence of obesity and metabolic …

Among the waste by-products generated by the fruit industry (peels, seeds, and skins), fruit
peel constitutes the major component. It is estimated that fruit peel accounts for at least 20 …

Recently, fruit by-products (FBP) have started to be explored due to their prebiotic potential
associated with considerable amounts of dietary fibers and polyphenols. These compounds …

This study assessed the effects of the incorporation of Lactobacillus acidophilus LA-05 or
Bifidobacterium animalis ssp. lactis BB-12 in the content and bioaccessibility of phenolics in …

“A healthy liver stands on a healthy gut” with the gut and its barriers representing the roots
that fuel the liver and expose it to an amazing diverse mixture of gut-derived material/agents …

Prebiotics are non-digestible carbohydrates which can be used as prime source of energy
for gut microflora. These can be naturally occurring in fruit and vegetables or can be made …

Tropical fruits are popular because of their unique, delicious flavors and good nutritional
value. Polyphenols are considered to be the main bioactive ingredients in tropical fruits, and …

Non-dairy sources of prebiotics and probiotics impart various physiological functions in the
prevention and management of chronic metabolic disorders, therefore nutraceuticals …

Nine wild Lactobacillus strains, namely Lactobacillus plantarum 53, Lactobacillus fermentum
56, L. fermentum 60, Lactobacillus paracasei 106, L. fermentum 250, L. fermentum 263, L …