The Concept of Postbiotics
This article examines different definitions of postbiotics that have emerged in past years and provides justification for the ISAPP 2021 definition: “a preparation of inanimate microorganisms and/or their components that confers a health benefit on the host”. This definition of postbiotic requires that the whole or components of inactivated microbes be present, with or without metabolic end products. Health benefits of a postbiotic product must be demonstrated in the target population.
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Vinderola G, Sanders ME, Salminen S. The Concept of Postbiotics. Foods 2022;11(8),1077. https://doi.org/10.3390/
