Prebiotics/synbiotics as natural alternatives for brain development and aging - focus on nutrigenomic and direct effects: a systematic review.

Lilian Vanessa Penha Gonçalves, Pedro Fernandes Gusmão de Holanda, Arthur Vinicius da Silva Cabral, Ricardo Gomes Dos Santos Nunes, Yanka Vitória de Santana Lira, Moara Rodrigues Costa, Ingrid Prata Mendonça, Aline Ananias de Lima, Êndel Alves Gomes de Oliveira, Christina Alves Peixoto, Filipe Silveira Duarte, Belmira Lara da Silveira Andrade-da-Costa

Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil.Department of Physiology and Pharmacology, Federal University of Pernambuco, Recife, Brazil. · pubmed

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Abstract

This review highlights the importance of prebiotics and their combination with probiotics as essential nutrients for brain development and as potential therapeutic alternatives for neurodegenerative diseases. It further highlights the nutrigenomic action of prebiotics or synbiotics.

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Research summary

Prebiotics and synbiotics may serve as natural alternatives for enhancing brain development and addressing neurodegenerative diseases. The paper discusses potential interventions that could influence the aging process and age-related cognitive decline, aligning with longevity research.

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