Professor Glenn Gibson

Special edition: Prebiotics

The prebiotic pioneer: Prof Glenn Gibson

17-May-2011 By Stephen Daniells

Harnessing modern technologies like metabonomics will ‘provide the answers’ to questions about how the gut microflora affect human health, says the scientist who co-coined the term ‘prebiotic’.

Beta-glucan shows potential prebiotic activity

02-Jun-2010 By Stephen Daniells

Beta-glucan from barley may boost levels of beneficial bacteria in our gut, particularly in people over 50, says a new study from Greece.

Science highlights promise of prebiotics for weight management

29-Mar-2010 By Stephen Daniells

Prebiotic fibres may beneficially modify bacterial populations in our guts and aid weight management, with “promising effects also shown in humans”, says a new review of the science.

Prebiotics may protect against travellers’ diarrhoea: Study

29-Sep-2009 By Stephen Daniells

Supplements of a prebiotic galactooligosaccharide mixture may reduce the incidence of travellers’ diarrhoea by about 34 per cent, says a new study from the UK.