The immune system provides defence to the host against pathogenic organisms. A weak
immune system increases susceptibility to infections and allows infections to become more …

The different compartments of the gastrointestinal tract are inhabited by populations of micro-
organisms. By far the most important predominant populations are in the colon where a true …

Aquaculture contributes significantly to world food supplies and the rapid growth of this
sector has brought forth the need to ensure that development is based on environmentally …

Inulin as a heterogeneous blend of fructose polymers is diversely found in nature primarily
as storage carbohydrates in plants. Besides, inulin is believed to induce certain techno …

The immune system is key to host defense against pathogenic organisms. Aging is
associated with changes in the immune system, with a decline in protective components …

This review presents selected data on the probiotic strain Bifidobacterium animalis subsp.
lactis BB-12®(BB-12®), which is the world's most documented probiotic Bifidobacterium. It is …

Adequate intakes of vitamins and trace elements are required for the immune system to
function efficiently. Micronutrient deficiency suppresses immune functions by affecting the …

The physical training undertaken by athletes is one of a set of lifestyle or behavioural factors
that can influence immune function, health and ultimately exercise performance. Others …

Most studies involving prebiotic oligosaccharides have been carried out using inulin and its
fructo‐oligosaccharide (FOS) derivatives, together with various forms of galacto …

Background: Animal studies suggest that prebiotics and probiotics exert protective effects
against tumor development in the colon, but human data supporting this suggestion are …