Research substantiates increased survival rate with Orafti®Synergy1
The prebiotic Orafti®Synergy1 improves health and well-being in humans. New findings demonstrate its beneficial impact in the ageing process, resulting in an improved quality of life and life prolongation.
A new study has investigated the effects of Orafti®Synergy1 on morphological and biological markers and the lifespan of rats (Rozan et al. in press). The study shows that life-long supplementation with Orafti®Synergy1 delays the onset of age-related physiological and morphological changes in rats and prolongs life.
This is the first time that increased survival rates of both male and female rats have been demonstrated after life-long supplementation with a prebiotic. The underlying mechanisms remain unclear. It can be hypothesised, however, that the effect is linked to the beneficial changes in biomarkers observed in the study. Inulin-type fructans stimulate health-promoting bacteria in the large intestine, thereby improving digestive health, which is vital to maintain overall health and well-being throughout life.
Source: Rozan P, Nejdi A, Hidalgo S, Bisson J-F, Desor D, Messaoudi M (2008): Effects of life-long intervention with an oligofructose-enriched inulin in rats on general health and lifespan. Brit. J. Nutr. (in press).
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April 28, 2008
