Myths and Misperceptions About Pre-, Pro-, and Postbiotics
Myths and Misperceptions About Pre-, Pro-, and Postbiotics
Speaker:
Gabriel Vinderola, PhD
Date: 12 November 2025
Location: Virtual
Persistent misconceptions about biotics—probiotics, prebiotics, synbiotics, and postbiotics—continue to influence decisions in veterinary practice and pet care. In this lecture, Dr. Gabriel Vinderola separates fact from fiction, clarifying definitions established by the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) and providing an evidence-based review to support informed clinical decision-making.
The session addresses key scientific principles, including strain-specific probiotic effects, misconceptions about gut colonization and dosing, and the distinction between fermented and standardized probiotics. Dr. Vinderola also explores the evolving concept of postbiotics, emphasizing why precise definitions are critical for interpreting research.
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