Postbiotics are functional bioactive compounds, generated in a matrix during fermentation,
which may be used to promote health. The term postbiotics can be regarded as an umbrella …

Nowadays, the oral use of probiotics is widespread. However, the safety profile with the use
of live probiotics is still a matter of debate. Main risks include: Cases of systemic infections …

Exclusive breastfeeding is recommended for the first six months of life, but many infants
receive pumped milk, formula, donor human milk, or other nutritional sources during this …

Many classical therapeutants are going to be banned in Europe, and an urgent need for
alternatives is emerging. This issue can be exemplified by one major parasitic disease in …

An optimally operating microbiome supports protective, metabolic, and immune functions,
but disruptions produce metabolites and toxins which can be involved in many conditions …

The shrimp farming industry is receiving increasing attention globally. However, extending
the frontiers of the industry has been a challenge as high stocking density often increases …

The human intestine is colonised by 1013 to 1014 micro-organisms, the vast majority of
which belong to the phyla Firmicutes and Bacteroidetes. Although highly stable over time …

In the 21st century, compressive health and functional foods are advocated by increasingly
more people in order to eliminate sub-health conditions. Probiotics and postbiotics have …

The probiotic approach represents a potentially effective and mild alternative strategy for the
prevention and treatment of either inflammatory or allergic diseases. Several studies have …

Introduction: There is growing evidence on the use of probiotics in various diseases,
especially in gastrointestinal (GI) diseases. Although probiotics have been found helpful in …