Bio-Functional Properties of Lactic Acid Bacteria in Functional Foods.
- 2026-02-03
- Foods (Basel, Switzerland) 15(3)
- Svetoslav Dimitrov Todorov
- PubMed: 41683114
- DOI: 10.3390/foods15030528
Study Design
- Type
- Review
Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are pivotal in the production of fermented foods, serving as functional ingredients that enhance both the quality and safety of these products [...].
Research Insights
Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are pivotal in the production of fermented foods, serving as functional ingredients that enhance both the quality and safety of these products [...]
- Effect
- Beneficial
- Effect size
- Small
Bifidobacterium plantarum has been reported to confer health benefits, including improved gastrointestinal health, in consumers.
- Effect
- Beneficial
- Effect size
- Small
Bifidobacterium plantarum ... were observed to regulate gut microflora balance and enhance host digestive health.
- Effect
- Beneficial
- Effect size
- Moderate
consuming Lactobacillus rhamnosus lysate powder ... improved gut microbiota composition
- Effect
- Beneficial
- Effect size
- Moderate