Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Gut Microbes—Second Edition
A special issue of Microorganisms (ISSN 2076-2607). This special issue belongs to the section "Gut Microbiota".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 31 May 2025 | Viewed by 617
Special Issue Editor
Interests: human gut microbiota; diet; human nutrition; molecular ecology
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Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
This Special Issue is a continuation of our previous issue on “Probiotics, Prebiotics, and Gut Microbes”.
Probiotics (live beneficial microbes) provide numerous benefits for digestion, immunity, and nutrient absorption. Similarly, prebiotics, which are non-digestible fibers found in certain foods, act as nourishment for beneficial gut microbes, promoting their growth and enhancing gut health. Thus, the study of probiotics, prebiotics, and other gut microbes has become rather crucial.
This Special Issue aims to collate papers that highlight the significance of maintaining a balanced gut microbiome for overall health improvements. We invite authors to submit manuscripts on pro- and prebiotic mechanisms of actions, their specific health benefits and potential applications in clinical settings, the role of the gut microbiome in modulating immune response and inflammation, and the complex interplay between gut microbes and overall immune system function.
Dr. Oleg Paliy
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- probiotics
- prebiotics
- gut microbes
- host health
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