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Postbiotic Metabolite Delivery

Meaning

Postbiotic Metabolite Delivery refers to the intentional administration of functional compounds, such as short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), organic acids, or bacteriocins, which are the non-viable microbial cell components and metabolic byproducts secreted by probiotic microorganisms. This strategy bypasses the need for live bacterial colonization, offering a direct route to confer health benefits to the host, including anti-inflammatory effects and gut barrier support. Delivery systems are engineered to ensure the stable and targeted release of these active molecules to the intestinal lumen or systemic circulation.