Editorial: Emerging perspectives on probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics for prevention and management of chronic disease

Abstract

The human gastrointestinal system is a complex ecosystem housing approximately 1014 microorganisms crucial for gut health and immune function (1). These microorganisms produce metabolites able to influence several body processes in health and disease. An imbalance in this microbial community, termed dysbiosis, it has been shown to be associated to various health issues, including gastric cancer, diabetes, liver disorders, cardiovascular diseases, obesity, inflammatory bowel disease, and colorectal cancer. Several studies have explored probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics as potential remedies to restore a healthy gut microbiome and combat dysbiosis. The goal of this topic is to bring together new research articles that illuminate the evolving perspectives on these bioactive components for the prevention and management of chronic diseases. In this research area, a Research Topic of 8 studies has been published. These studies are making substantial contributions to the continuously evolving field of research focused on exploring the potential advantages of probiotics and prebiotics and their impact on human health.