Role and need of pre-biotics and probiotics in the evolving gut microbiome

The gut microbiota is pivotal in the development of various systems in the human body, and it has been understood that it plays a significant role in the formation and functioning of all these systems, including the gut–brain axis. The human gut microbiota is influenced by multiple factors, including amniotic fluid, mode of delivery, type of feeding, and the use of antibiotics in the first few months of life, with the list becoming endless as numerous factors contribute to its significance. This article aims to look at the pre- and post-biotics in the development of the human gut microbiome.