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The Role of Fermented Dairy Products on Gut Microbiota Composition
Milk and dairy products are among the most important foods in the human diet. They are natural and culturally accepted and supply the human body with microorganisms that modulate the intestinal microflora. Improper lifestyles, highly processed diets, and certain drugs may contribute to adverse changes in the composition of the gut microflora. These changes may lead to dysbiosis, which is associated with the pathogenesis of many gastrointestinal diseases. This review aims to determine the effect of fermented milk products on the composition of the gut microbiota and their possible support in the treatment of dysbiosis and gastrointestinal diseases. While most research concerns isolated strains of bacteria and their effects on the human body, our research focuses on whole fermented products that contain complex mixtures of bacterial strains.
Changes in Polyphenolic Profile and Antioxidant Properties of Selected Raw and Processed Vegetables Under Different Cooking Methods
The polyphenol profile and antioxidant potential in five raw vegetables (beetroot, red cabbage, red pepper, green pepper, kale) were determined after steaming and sous-vide (SV) at different temperatures (80 °C, 85 °C and 90 °C). The total polyphenol content was determined by spectrophotometry using the Folin–Ciocalteu reagent, the antioxidant properties using the DPPH radical, and the polyphenol profile by HPLC–UV–VIS. The sous-vide method at 85 °C resulted in the greatest, smallest losses or the greatest increase in total polyphenol content, whereas the sous-vide method at 80 °C and 85 °C had the same effect on the antioxidant potential and polyphenols profile.