ROLE OF PROBIOTICS AND PREBIOTICS IN GUT HEALTH (IBD)

Probiotics and prebiotics are critical agents in supporting and enhancing gut health, primarily by modulating the gut microbiota.Probiotics are live microorganisms that provides health benefits to the host, while prebiotics are nondigestible dietary components that stimulate the growth or activity of beneficial bacteria.Their combined or individual use has demonstrated positive outcomes in gut immunity, digestion, metabolic health, and systemic diseases, including the prevention and management of gastrointestinal disorders, metabolic syndrome, and immune-related diseases.Recent advancements suggest that next-generation probiotics, novel prebiotic substrates, and personalized dietary strategies based on microbiome profiling could revolutionize preventive and therapeutic nutrition.