Can probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics improve functional outcomes for older people: a systematic review.

ABSTRACT:

Purpose

Research evaluating the effect of probiotics, prebiotics and synbiotics (PPS) on laboratory markers of health (such as immunomodulatory and microbiota changes) is growing but it is unclear whether these markers translate to improved functional outcomes in the older population. This systematic review evaluates the effect of PPS on functional outcomes in older people.

Methods

We conducted a systematic review of the effect of PPS in older adults on functional outcomes (physical strength, frailty, mood and cognition, mortality and receipt of care). Four electronic databases were searched for studies published since year 2000.

Results

Eighteen studies (including 15 RCTs) were identified. One of five studies evaluating physical function reported benefit (improved gr

SUBMITTER: Coutts L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7515554 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature