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Prebiotic Beyond Immunity: Benefits on Children’s Physical and Cognitive Growth Jatiningrum Muaris, Hindah; Stephanie Kartjito, Melissa; Fadil Himawan, Muhamad
Journal of Indonesian Specialized Nutrition Vol. 2 No. 3 (2024): Journal of Indonesian Specialized Nutrition
Publisher : Ridwan Institute

Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46799/jisn.v1i5.27

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Prebiotics have long been known to play an important role in supporting the immune system, especially in children. However, recent research shows that the benefits of prebiotics are not limited to increasing immunity. Prebiotics also have a positive impact on children's physical and cognitive growth. This study aims to identify and analyze the benefits of prebiotics on children's physical growth and cognitive development. This study uses a qualitative research method. The data collection technique in this study was through literature studies. The data that has been collected was then analyzed in three stages, namely data reduction, data presentation and drawing conclusions. Research shows that prebiotics play a role in supporting children's physical growth by improving nutrient absorption and supporting healthy bone development. In addition, prebiotics also have an important role in improving cognitive function. The relationship between gut health and the brain is increasingly recognized, with recent research stating that the condition of the gut microbiota can affect cognitive health. Beneficial bacteria that receive prebiotic intake can produce compounds that can cross the blood-brain barrier, affecting cognitive functions such as memory, learning, and concentration.
The Benefit of Diverse Fibre Prebiotics for Gut Health and Growth & Development Jatiningrum Muaris, Hindah; Stephanie Kartjito, Melissa; Salsabila, Irma Nuraeni
Journal of Indonesian Specialized Nutrition Vol. 2 No. 4 (2024): Journal of Indonesian Specialized Nutrition
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Show Abstract | Download Original | Original Source | Check in Google Scholar | DOI: 10.46799/jisn.v2i4.31

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Good gut health is essential to the well-being of the body, as the gut plays a role in digestion,nutrient absorption and immune system regulation. An imbalance in the gut microbiota can lead todigestive disorders, inflammation and decreased immunity. Prebiotics are compounds that cannot bedigested by the human body, but can be utilized by beneficial gut microorganisms, such as probioticbacteria. Prebiotics serve as a food source for good bacteria, support their growth, and maintain thebalance of gut microbiota. This review aims to discuss the benefits of fiber prebiotics, specifically FOS:GOS1:9 and Inulin, in supporting gut health and growth and development. The results showed that naturallyfounded prebiotics in various foods have an important role in promoting the growth of beneficial gutbacteria. Fiber prebiotics such as FOS:GOS 1:9 and Inulin act as “fertilizer” for benefical and nourishingthe gut microbiota, especially bifidobacteria and lactobacilli, which play a role in maintaining digestivehealth. These prebiotics help to improve the balance of the gut microbiota, which in turn supports ahealthy body. Proper dosing is essential for optimal benefits from prebiotics.