Nutrition Quiz: Prebiotics and Probiotics
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What are prebiotics primarily composed of?

  • Fats
  • Vitamins
  • Carbohydrates (correct)
  • Proteins

Which of the following is a characteristic of prebiotics?

  • They are completely absorbed in the upper GIT
  • They are digested by colonic microorganisms
  • They selectively stimulate growth of probiotics (correct)
  • They promote the growth of harmful bacteria

Which of the following compounds are common prebiotics used in human nutrition?

  • Cholesterol and amino acids
  • Fructooligosaccharides and galactooligosaccharides (correct)
  • Starch and cellulose
  • Glucose and fructose

What health benefit is associated with the intake of prebiotics?

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What is NOT a required criterion for something to be classified as a prebiotic?

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Which short-chain fatty acid is mentioned as being produced due to prebiotic consumption?

<p>Propionic acid (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a major source of prebiotics in the diet?

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Which probiotic strains are particularly increased by the consumption of fermentable dietary fibers?

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What are probiotics primarily used for in human nutrition?

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Which of the following is NOT a mechanism of action for probiotics?

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Which genera primarily contain human probiotic microorganisms?

<p>Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, and Saccharomyces (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of probiotics on ulcerative colitis?

<p>They have shown to lead to remission. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following therapeutic strategies can modulate gut microbiota?

<p>Probiotics and synbiotics (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What impact do probiotics have on lactose intolerance?

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What type of effect have probiotics shown on colorectal carcinoma in animal studies?

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What determines whether gut microbiota modulation is necessary?

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What type of diarrhoea has Saccharomyces boulardii been shown to effectively treat?

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Which of the following probiotic strains has been specifically noted to be effective against Clostridium difficile disease?

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Probiotic administration has resulted in which of the following improvements in obese patients?

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What is the primary effect of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) like butyric acid on gene expression?

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Which of the following is a notable beneficial effect of synbiotics?

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What condition showed a significant reduction with probiotics in children specifically suffering from cystic fibrosis?

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How do prebiotics affect probiotic microorganisms in the gastrointestinal tract?

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Probiotics have been shown to reduce the prevalence of which skin condition in infants when administered to pregnant women?

<p>Eczema (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following metabolites have shown anti-inflammatory effects?

<p>Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs). (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following effects of probiotic administration has been documented in the therapy of intestinal infections?

<p>Cure and reduced frequency of acute diarrhoea (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Regular use of probiotics has been linked to a reduction in which type of infections?

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What role do metabolites from gut microbiota play in human health?

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What is the main purpose of combining prebiotics and probiotics?

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In the context of metabolic disorders, probiotics have been linked to improvements in which of the following markers?

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What immune function is associated with the use of prebiotics?

<p>Increased secretion of immunoglobulin A (IgA). (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is one of the key therapeutic strategies for local inflammation?

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What are probiotics?

Live microorganisms that benefit the host when consumed in adequate amounts.

What is a primary use of probiotics?

Restoring or establishing a healthy balance of microorganisms in the gut.

Which genera do human probiotics belong to?

Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, Lactococcus, Streptococcus, Enterococcus, Bacillus, and Saccharomyces.

How do probiotics help the gut?

Probiotics produce substances that inhibit harmful bacteria.

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How else do probiotics benefit the gut?

Probiotics compete with pathogens for space and nutrients on the gut lining.

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How do probiotics impact the immune system?

Probiotics can stimulate and modulate the immune system.

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What's another potential benefit of probiotics?

Probiotics might contribute to a healthier metabolism.

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How could probiotics help IBD?

Probiotics can help reduce inflammation in the gut, potentially aiding in conditions like ulcerative colitis.

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Probiotics and Cancer-Related Diarrhoea

Probiotics can help reduce the incidence of diarrhoea in patients with cancer by strengthening the gut lining and reducing discomfort.

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Probiotics for Acute Diarrhoea

Saccharomyces boulardii, a type of probiotic yeast, has been shown to effectively treat acute, watery diarrhoea and reduce its frequency in the following months.

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Probiotics and Antibiotic-Associated Diarrhoea (AAD)

Probiotics can help prevent and treat diarrhoea caused by antibiotic use or infection with Clostridium difficile.

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Probiotics and Vaginitis

Some studies suggest that probiotics might help reduce the risk of vaginitis, a common vaginal infection.

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Probiotics and Respiratory Infections

Probiotics have been linked to a lower frequency of respiratory infections and may also be beneficial for children with cystic fibrosis.

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Probiotics and Metabolic Health

Probiotic administration has been shown to improve various metabolic parameters in obese individuals, such as body mass index, blood pressure, and lipid profiles.

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Probiotics and Type 2 Diabetes

Studies have shown that probiotics can reduce blood glucose levels and improve blood lipid profiles in patients with type 2 diabetes.

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Probiotics and Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)

Probiotics have shown promise in reducing the severity of eczema and may be beneficial during pregnancy and early childhood.

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What are the key features of prebiotics?

They resist digestion in the upper digestive tract and are fermented by gut bacteria.

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How do prebiotics impact the gut microbiome?

Prebiotics stimulate the growth of beneficial bacteria like Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus, leading to an increase in short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs).

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What are some health benefits of prebiotics?

Prebiotics can help prevent cancer, lower LDL cholesterol levels, boost the immune system, improve calcium absorption, and maintain a healthy intestinal pH.

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How might prebiotics contribute to a healthy metabolism?

Prebiotics influence the production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) like propionic acid, which can regulate hepatic lipogenic enzymes.

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What are some common examples of prebiotics?

Fructooligosaccharides (FOS), galactooligosaccharides (GOS), inulin, xylooligosaccharides (XOS), lactitol, lactosucrose, lactulose, soy oligosaccharides, and transgalactooligosaccharides (TOS).

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Why are prebiotics important?

Prebiotics are a key component of a balanced diet that supports gut health and overall well-being.

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Where can you find prebiotics?

Foods high in prebiotics include fruits, vegetables, cereals, and other edible plants.

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What are synbiotics?

A combination of prebiotics and probiotics designed to enhance the survival and growth of beneficial bacteria in the gut.

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What is one key benefit of synbiotics?

Synbiotics can improve the balance of gut bacteria, potentially leading to a healthier gut microbiome.

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What role do prebiotics play in synbiotics?

Prebiotics act as 'food' for beneficial bacteria, helping them thrive in the gut.

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What role do probiotics play in synbiotics?

Probiotics are live microorganisms that provide health benefits when consumed.

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Besides gut health, what other benefit do synbiotics offer?

Synbiotics can help improve liver function in individuals with cirrhosis.

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How do synbiotics impact the immune system?

Synbiotics can strengthen the immune system by modulating the gut microbiota.

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What is one clinical benefit of synbiotics?

Synbiotics can help prevent bacterial translocation and reduce infections, especially after surgery.

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What are SCFAs and how are they produced?

SCFAs (short-chain fatty acids) are produced by fermentation of dietary fiber by gut bacteria.

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Study Notes

Prebiotics, Probiotics and Gut Microbiome Modulation

  • Prebiotics and probiotics are used to modulate the gut microbiome.
  • Not all dietary benefits are accurate or universal.
  • Modulation is possible through dietary approaches and/or therapeutic interventions.

Therapeutic Strategies

  • Therapeutic strategies for gut microbiota modulation include:
    • Prebiotics
    • Probiotics
    • Synbiotics
    • FMT
    • Phage
    • miRNA

Probiotic Considerations

  • Probiotics are live microorganisms that offer health benefits.
  • Probiotics are used to restore/establish a balanced microbiota.
  • Pathogens are beneficial microorganisms.
  • Major probiotic genera include Lactobacillus, Bifidobacterium, and Lactococcus, Streptococcus, Enterococcus, Bacillus and Saccharomyces.

Probiotic Strain Selection Criteria

  • Safety:
    • Human or animal origin
    • History of safe use
    • Precise identification (phenotype and genotype)
    • Absence of genes for antibiotic resistance
    • Absence of association with infectious disease
    • No adverse effects
  • Functionality:
    • Competitiveness with existing gut microbiota
    • Ability to survive and remain active in the gut
    • Resistance to stomach acids and enzymes
    • Antagonistic activity towards pathogens
    • Adherence to gut lining
  • Technological Usability:
    • Easy production and high biomass
    • Viability and stability during processing
    • High storage tolerance
    • Maintaining sensory quality (for food products)
    • Genetic stability
    • Resistance to bacteriophages

Probiotic Microorganisms Used in Human Nutrition

  • A list of specific probiotic microorganisms is provided, including various Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium species, along with other lactic acid and other microorganisms.

Mechanisms of Beneficial Effects

  • Antagonism through antimicrobial substances
  • Competition with pathogens for nutrients
  • Immunomodulation of the host
  • Positive effects on metabolism
  • Inhibition of bacterial toxin production

Probiotics and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases

  • Probiotics can lead to remission in ulcerative colitis.
  • Probiotics have no demonstrable positive effect on Crohn's disease.
  • Probiotics improve lactose intolerance and irritable bowel syndrome symptoms.

Probiotics and Cancer

  • Animal studies suggest probiotics may reduce colorectal cancer risk.
  • The same effect hasn't been confirmed in clinical trials yet.
  • Probiotics can alleviate gastrointestinal disorders seen in cancer patients.

Probiotics and Diarrhea & Infections

  • Saccharomyces boulardii is effective in treating acute diarrhea.
  • Probiotics are effective in treating several diarrheal types and infections.

Probiotics and Extraintestinal Infections

  • Regular probiotic use can reduce vaginitis.
  • Probiotics reduce respiratory tract infections and pulmonary exacerbations in cystic fibrosis.
  • Probiotics reduce nosocomial infections.

Probiotics and Metabolic Disorders

  • Probiotic administration can reduce BMI, arterial blood pressure, CRP values, and improve lipid profiles and insulin sensitivity in obese individuals.
  • Probiotics reduce blood glucose, HbA1C, LDL, and total cholesterol in type 2 diabetes.

Probiotics and Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)

  • Probiotic administration to pregnant women and their infants reduces eczema prevalence in infants.
  • Probiotics improve AD severity by altering IFN-γ and IL-10 ratios.

Prebiotics

  • Prebiotics are non-digestible food components that selectively nourish beneficial colonic microorganisms.
  • Prebiotic selection criteria include resistance to digestion, fermentation by gut microbiota, and benefits for host health.

Prebiotic Examples

  • Common prebiotics include fructooligosaccharides (FOS), galactooligosaccharides (GOS), inulin, xylooligosaccharides (XOS), lactitol, lactosucrose, lactulose, and soy oligosaccharides, transgalactooligosaccharides.

Synbiotics

  • Synbiotics combine prebiotics and probiotics to enhance probiotic survival and proliferation in the GI tract.
  • Synbiotics are indicated to improve tolerance to various environmental conditions.

Synbiotic Examples

  • Synbiotics comprise different types of probiotics and prebiotics (e.g., Lactobacillus species plus inulin or fructooligosaccharides).

Beneficial Effects of Synbiotics

  • Increased Lactobacillus and Bifidobacterium counts.
  • Improved hepatic function (especially in cirrhosis).
  • Enhanced immunomodulation.
  • Reduced incidence of nosocomial infections.

Gut Microbiota Metabolites

  • Gut microbiota-associated metabolites are key regulators of diseases and therapeutic targets.
  • Examples of such metabolites are SCFAs, which can have anti-inflammatory, mood-boosting, and neuroprotective effects.

Other Novel Approaches

  • MicroRNAs (miRNAs) are crucial regulators of gene expression.
  • Hyaluronic acid (HA) is an extracellular matrix component influencing inflammation.
  • Nanomaterials are emerging as potential tools for targeting microorganisms and their metabolites in the gut for various applications.

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