Prebiotics/synbiotics as natural alternatives for brain development and aging - focus on nutrigenomic and direct effects: a systematic review.

Nutr NeurosciApr 24, 2026 (epub)
Clinical ResearchNeurologyPsychiatry

Lilian Vanessa Penha Gonçalves, Pedro Fernandes Gusmão de Holanda, Arthur Vinicius da Silva Cabral et al.

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This systematic review examines the role of prebiotics and synbiotics in brain development and neurodegenerative diseases, analyzing 79 studies including human and animal research. The review highlights their potential as nutraceuticals influencing epigenetic mechanisms. Notably, prebiotics may restore normal interactions between systemic diseases and brain function.

Key findings

  • 79 articles were selected from an initial 503, including 47 animal studies, 18 in vitro studies, and 13 human studies.
  • Prebiotics and synbiotics are identified as essential nutrients for brain development.
  • The review emphasizes the need for further studies on prebiotic intervention in the brain epigenome.

Why it matters

Understanding the impact of prebiotics and synbiotics on brain health could lead to innovative therapeutic strategies for neurodegenerative diseases, enhancing cognitive function and overall brain development.

Source

PubMed · PMID 42028746

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