Protein Hydrolysates and Their Impact on Gut Microbiota: An Editorial

Tolulope Joshua Ashaolu

College of Food Science, Southwest University, Beibei, China

Dr. Tolulope Joshua Ashaolu, College of Food Science, Southwest University, Beibei, China.

Keywords: Microbiota; Gut; Protein Hydrolysates

Abstract

The human gastrointestinal microbiota play important roles in human health. They are relevant in immune response and nutrition to the extent that an interruption by indiscriminate use of antibiotics or poor digestion and absorption of ingested foods may pose health risks to an individual. Therefore, essential dietary food components such as carbohydrates, fats and proteins require proper processing for fastidious physiological functions. The vast amount of proteins consumed per day necessitates a closer look at their physiological impacts on the digestive tract. Hydrolyzed proteins are easily absorbed and proffer better functionalities than native proteins, which are mostly exhibiting their primary structural conformations.

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