2020/08/14 by Tao Feng, Jing Wang · 3 citations
Agricultural and Biological Sciences · Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology · Nursing · #Gut microbiota and health #Microbial Metabolites in Food Biotechnology #Probiotics and Fermented Foods
paper · pdf · doi:10.1080/19490976.2020.1801944
openalex publication_date 2020/08/14 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/31
Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) are the most frequently used probiotics in fermented foods and beverages and as food supplements for humans or animals, owing to their multiple beneficial features, which appear to be partially associated with their antioxidant properties. LAB can help improve food quality and flavor and prevent numerous disorders caused by oxidation in the host. In this review, we discuss the oxidative stress tolerance, the antioxidant capacity related herewith, and the underlying mechanisms and signaling pathways in probiotic LAB. In addition, we discuss appropriate methods used to evaluate the antioxidant capacity of probiotic LAB. The aim of the present review is to provide an overview of the current state of the research associated with the oxidative stress tolerance and antioxidant capacity of LAB.