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Postbiotic Benefits

Meaning

Postbiotic benefits refer to the positive physiological and health effects conferred by functional bioactive compounds produced by commensal host microorganisms during fermentation. These compounds are essentially the metabolic byproducts of probiotics, including short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), cell wall components, functional proteins, and organic acids. These non-living substances act as direct messengers, mediating the beneficial effects of the gut microbiome on host health, particularly on immune and endocrine signaling.