Applied Microbiology

Probiotics, Prebiotics & Functional Foods

Probiotics, Prebiotics & Functional Foods explore beneficial microbial products and dietary components that enhance digestion, immunity, metabolism, and overall wellness. Probiotic strains support gut health, reduce inflammation, and balance microbial communities, while prebiotics promote growth of beneficial microbes. Synbiotics combine both to optimize microbiome function. Functional foods enriched with bioactive compounds and targeted microbial formulations contribute to prevention of chronic diseases such as obesity, diabetes, and gastrointestinal disorders. Advanced fermentation technologies, strain screening, and omics-based analysis enhance formulation precision and stability. Personalized nutrition strategies leverage microbiome profiling to tailor dietary recommendations. Growing consumer demand drives innovation in clean-label, plant-based, and microbiome-supportive food products. This field bridges nutrition science, microbiology, and health technology to improve long-term well-being.