Elnour, Ahmed Adam Hassan Mohammed and Abdurahman, Nour Hamid and Musa, Khalid Hamid and Rasheed, Zafar (2023) Prebiotic potential of gum Arabic for gut health. International Journal of Health Sciences, 17 (6). pp. 1-2. ISSN 1658-3639. (Published)
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Abstract
Gum Arabic (GA), or Gum Acacia, is a natural polysaccharide extensively employed as a food additive and stabilizer, deriving its origin from the exudates of Acacia trees.[1] Although traditionally prized for its emulsifying, thickening, and stabilizing attributes in the food and beverage industry,[2] research has highlighted GA’s potential health benefits, especially as a prebiotic in the human gut.[3,4] The human gut microbiome, an intricate ecosystem of trillions of microorganisms, including bacteria, fungi, and viruses, helps to preserve overall health.[5] A well-balanced, diverse microorganism community in the gut is essential,[6] as disturbances in the microbiome have been linked to several health complications, such as inflammatory bowel disease, obesity, and mental health disorders.[7,8] Thus, GA, traditionally a food ingredient, exhibits potential as a health-promoting prebiotic in the human gut.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | Prebiotic; gum Arabic; gut health |
| Subjects: | R Medicine > R Medicine (General) T Technology > TP Chemical technology |
| Faculty/Division: | Faculty of Chemical and Process Engineering Technology Centre for Research in Advanced Fluid & Processes (Fluid Centre) |
| Depositing User: | Miss Amelia Binti Hasan |
| Date Deposited: | 02 Oct 2024 07:29 |
| Last Modified: | 02 Oct 2024 07:29 |
| URI: | http://umpir.ump.edu.my/id/eprint/42723 |
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