Bee bread and gut microbiota

Zuluaga-Domínguez, Carlos Mario; Fuenmayor, Carlos Alberto

doi:10.1016/b978-0-323-85400-9.00010-1

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“…In recent years, studies to prove the therapeutical potential of strains isolated from bee bread or used in the fermentation process of bee pollen have received considerable attention [15]. Bee bread has been suggested to have a prebiotic effect based on the native bioactive compounds in pollen and the newly produced molecules, especially proteins, polyphenols, vitamins, minerals, and organic acids [15,31,[44][45][46]. Moreover, bee bread and fermented bee pollen products are probiotic products with consequent health benefits and longer shelf lives [15].…”

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The Modulation Effect of a Fermented Bee Pollen Postbiotic on Cardiovascular Microbiota and Therapeutic Perspectives

Dinu,

Gatea,

Roaming Israel

et al. 2023

Biomedicines

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Hypertension is a frequent comorbidity in patients with heart failure; therefore, blood pressure management for these patients is widely recommended in medical guidelines. Bee pollen and postbiotics that contain inactivated probiotic cells and their metabolites have emerged as promising bioactive compounds sources, and their potential role in mitigating cardiovascular (CV) risks is currently being unveiled. Therefore, this preliminary study aimed to investigate the impact of a lactic-fermented bee pollen postbiotic (FBPP) on the CV microbiota via in vitro tests. A new isolated Lactobacillus spp. strain from the digestive tract of bees was used to ferment pollen, obtaining liquid and dried atomized caps postbiotics. The modulating effects on a CV microbiota that corresponds to the pathophysiology of hypertension were investigated using microbiological methods and qPCR and correlated with the metabolic profile. Both liquid and dried FBPPs increased the number of the beneficial Lactobacillus spp. and Bifidobacterium spp. bacteria by up to 2 log/mL, while the opportunistic pathogen E. coli, which contributes to CV pathogenesis, decreased by 3 log/mL. The short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) profile revealed a significant increase in lactic (6.386 ± 0.106 g/L) and acetic (4.284 ± 0.017 g/L) acids, both with known antihypertensive effects, and the presence of isovaleric acid, which promotes a healthy gut microbiota. Understanding the impact of the FBPP on gut microbiota could lead to innovative strategies for promoting heart health and preventing cardiovascular diseases.

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Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

The Modulation Effect of a Fermented Bee Pollen Postbiotic on Cardiovascular Microbiota and Therapeutic Perspectives

Dinu,

Gatea,

Roaming Israel

et al. 2023

Biomedicines

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“…According to research by Campos et al [ 78 ] and Thakur & Nanda [ 79 ], daily administration of 40 g of pollen reduced cholesterol levels and improved human cardiovascular health; this may be due to the high levels of vitamins found in pollen [ 80 ]. It is worth noting that daily intake requirements may vary depending on the unique composition of bee pollen [ 81 ].…”

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confidence: 99%