Probiotics: Health Benefits in Relation to Gut Microbiota and Functional Food Applications

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Probiotics confer health benefits to the host through interactions with the gut microbiota and have viable applications in functional foods. Novelty: ClaimNovelty.SYNTHESIS. Consensus alignment: ConsensusAlignment.SUPPORTS_CONSENSUS.

Yi Xu

doi:10.3390/foods15112004

June 4, 2026FoodsOpen Access

Probiotics: Health Benefits in Relation to Gut Microbiota and Functional Food Applications

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This research aims to clarify the health benefits associated with probiotic consumption and their impact on gut microbiota.
Interventions involve administering probiotics to assess their effects on gut health.
The study incorporates international consensus definitions from ISAPP and FAO/WHO.
Data on health benefits are systematically reviewed and analyzed.
Probiotics significantly improve gut microbiota diversity (effect size not specified).
Health benefits include enhanced digestion and immune support, indicated by improved biomarkers.

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Reveals health benefits of probiotics related to gut microbiota, suggesting enhanced digestive health.

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