An Updated Overview on Nanonutraceuticals: Focus on Nanoprebiotics and Nanoprobiotics

• Type: Another Publication in an International Scientific Journal
• Date: 2020

Authors

Durazzo, A (Author) Other; Nazhand, A (Author) Other; Lucarini, M (Author) Other; Atanasov, AG (Author) Other; Souto, EB (Author) Other; Novellino, E (Author) Other; Capasso, R (Author) Other; Santini, A (Author) Other

Journal

Title: International Journal Of Molecular Sciences

Vol. 21 No. 7

Final page: 2285

ISSN: 1661-6596

Publisher: MDPI

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Scientific classification

CORDIS: Health sciences

Other information

Authenticus ID: P-00R-YDT

DOI: 10.3390/ijms21072285

Abstract (EN): Over the last few years, the application of nanotechnology to nutraceuticals has been rapidly growing due to its ability to enhance the bioavailability of the loaded active ingredients, resulting in improved therapeutic/nutraceutical outcomes. The focus of this work is nanoprebiotics and nanoprobiotics, terms which stand for the loading of a set of compounds (e.g., prebiotics, probiotics, and synbiotics) in nanoparticles that work as absorption enhancers in the gastrointestinal tract. In this manuscript, the main features of prebiotics and probiotics are highlighted, together with the discussion of emerging applications of nanotechnologies in their formulation. Current research strategies are also discussed, in particular the promising use of nanofibers for the delivery of probiotics. Synbiotic-based nanoparticles represent an innovative trend within this area of interest. As only few experimental studies on nanoprebiotics and nanoprobiotics are available in the scientific literature, research on this prominent field is needed, covering effectiveness, bioavailability, and safety aspects.

Language: English

Type (Professor's evaluation): Scientific

No. of pages: 24