The effect of brand and probiotic claim of four commercial probiotic fermented milks (A, B, C, and D) on the overall liking was evaluated, as well the influence of the intrinsic sensory characteristics of the products. The ...

The NF-κB (nuclear factor κappa B) belongs to a family of transcription factors that regulate a number of key cellular pathways and control many physiological processes, including the immune and inflammatory responses. The ...

Sensorial and microbiological characteristics of a Brazilian fresh cheese samples with Bifidobacterium animalis subps. lactis as well as samples with this probiotic and polydextrose, a prebiotic ingredient, were evaluated. ...

Probiotics have been defined as live microorganisms which, when ingested in adequate numbers, confer health benefits to the host. They are currently consumed without any age restrictions and adverse effects such as sepsis, ...

During the last decade, new therapies involving the host response modulation in periodontal disease have been tested, and recent studies demonstrate that some probiotics are beneficial to oral health, decreasing the ...

The present work evaluated the effect of different probiotics on carcass and meat quality of broilers. One thousand and fifty male Cobb chicks were distributed at one day of age in a randomized design with 3 x 2 + 1 factorial ...

Probiotics are live microorganisms which when administered in adequate amounts confer a health benefit on the host. They commonly belong to the genera Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus. Fermented milks haven been used as ...

In all age groups, the interaction of gut microbiota with food and pathogens appears to influence the health and disease balance. In the elderly, their impact may be more important. Modifications of the aging gut microbiota ...