@article{c6c44d18203d41eebb64f293c057cb98,
title = "The International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) consensus statement on the definition and scope of synbiotics",
abstract = "In May 2019, the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) convened a panel of nutritionists, physiologists and microbiologists to review the definition and scope of synbiotics. The panel updated the definition of a synbiotic to “a mixture comprising live microorganisms and substrate(s) selectively utilized by host microorganisms that confers a health benefit on the host”. The panel concluded that defining synbiotics as simply a mixture of probiotics and prebiotics could suppress the innovation of synbiotics that are designed to function cooperatively. Requiring that each component must meet the evidence and dose requirements for probiotics and prebiotics individually could also present an obstacle. Rather, the panel clarified that a complementary synbiotic, which has not been designed so that its component parts function cooperatively, must be composed of a probiotic plus a prebiotic, whereas a synergistic synbiotic does not need to be so. A synergistic synbiotic is a synbiotic for which the substrate is designed to be selectively utilized by the co-administered microorganisms. This Consensus Statement further explores the levels of evidence (existing and required), safety, effects upon targets and implications for stakeholders of the synbiotic concept.",
author = "Swanson, {Kelly S.} and Gibson, {Glenn R.} and Robert Hutkins and Reimer, {Raylene A.} and Gregor Reid and Kristin Verbeke and Scott, {Karen P.} and Holscher, {Hannah D.} and Azad, {Meghan B.} and Delzenne, {Nathalie M.} and Sanders, {Mary Ellen}",
note = "Funding Information: K.S.S. has received funding from Ingredion, Beneo GmbH and Gnubiotics Sciences. G.R.G. currently receives research funding from GlaxoSmithKline, Pukka Herbs, and consulted for Clasado and Pepsico. G.R. has consulted for Seed, KGK Science, Acerus Pharmaceuticals, Danone, Chris Hansen, Altmann, Kimberly Clark and Metagenics. R.H. has received grants or honoraria from Mead Johnson Nutrition, Pharmavite, Danone, Beachbody, and PepsiCo and is a co-owner of Synbiotic Health. R.A.R. has received presentation honoraria from Beneo and research funding from General Mills and Sensus. K.V. received presentation honoraria from Beneo and Yakult, consultancy fees from Comet Bio and research funding from Nestl{\'e}. K.P.S. currently receives research funding from Probi and has received presentation honoraria from Yakult. H.D.H. has received presentation honoraria from Kellogg{\textquoteright}s, PepsiCo and Nutricia North America. M.B.A. has received grants and presentation honoraria from Prolacta Biosciences and presentation honoraria from Medela. M.E.S. has been compensated for consulting, serving on advisory boards or for speaking engagements from California Dairy Research Foundation, Church & Dwight, Clorox, Danone North America, Danone Research, General Mills, Georgetown, GlaxoSmithKline, International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics, JHeimbach LLC, Kellogg, Kerry, Mead Johnson, PepsiCo, Probi, Trouw, Visalia Dairy Company, Winclove, Yakult and Yakult Foundation of India. N.M.D. declares no competing interests. Funding Information: This panel was supported by the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP), a not-for-profit organization dedicated to advancing the science of probiotics and prebiotics. ISAPP{\textquoteright}s activities are determined by its volunteer board of directors, comprising academic scientists. Through its Industry Advisory Committee, ISAPP incorporates industry scientists in its activities and raises funds. ISAPP strives to be an objective, science-based voice for the probiotic and prebiotic fields. The content of this paper was reviewed and approved by the ISAPP board of directors. The Rowett Institute (K.P.S.) receives financial support from the Scottish Government (RESAS). Publisher Copyright: {\textcopyright} 2020, The Author(s).",
year = "2020",
month = nov,
day = "1",
doi = "10.1038/s41575-020-0344-2",
language = "English (US)",
volume = "17",
pages = "687--701",
journal = "Nature Reviews Gastroenterology and Hepatology",
issn = "1759-5045",
publisher = "Nature Publishing Group",
number = "11",
}