In order to achieve optimal digestion, absorption, and nutritional
health, we must have appropriate populations of positive
microflora. Prebiotics are functional foods that improve health by
fortifying indigenous probiotics within the gut. This fast-growing
area of nutrition and microbiology is rapidly amassing data and
answering many questions about the necessity and benefit of such
functional foods.
Gathering contributions from leading experts in a range of
disciplines, Handbook of Prebiotics presents a balanced view of the
current knowledge in many different areas of the field. It
discusses concept, definition and criteria for classification of a
food component as prebiotics It then describes interactions with
gut microbiota. Highlighting varying levels of evidence and
agreement, the book presents current arguments for and against
prebiotic intake. Contributions discuss the biomechanics of
prebiotics and their effects on immune status, serum lipid
concentrations, mineral bioavailability, and satiety modulation.
They consider the health implications of prebiotic intake such as
reduced incidence of gastroenteritis and chronic pathogenic gut
disorders, including intestinal cancers and inflammatory bowel
diseases.
Providing well-rounded coverage, the book explores the varying
effects of prebiotics in different populations and age groups such
as infants and the elderly, as well as livestock and pets. The
final chapters describe food avenues and the safety implications
for prebiotic use. Spanning several disciplines including food
science, nutrition, microbiology, biotechnology, and the health
sciences, this seminal work makes a point to include sound research
science andwell-balanced views on the potential of prebiotics for
promoting good health.
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