A Review on The Prebiotics to Thrive the Growth of Bifidobacteria in Human’s Gut

Abstract

Bifidobacteria is included among the seven core genera of microbial organisms that are commonly used in the probiotics production and its presence in the human gut is essential as it can positively impact the health performance of the human body be it in the aspects of physiologically and immunologically. However, its composition in the gut may be altered by the host genetics factors, age and environmental factors such as diet which sometimes is unavoidable. Therefore, it is important to select which prebiotics provide the best option to maintain and thrive the growth of Bifidobacteria in the human gut. The aim of this review is to collect journals and thesis related to prebiotics that thrive the growth of Bifidobacteria which provide health-promoting benefits to humans.