Effect of Prebiotic Supplemented Cookies on Rats with Chemically Induced Colitis

Effect of Cookies on Rats Chemically

Authors

  • Khadija Tariq Department of Nutritional Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad-38000, Pakistan
  • Adeela Yasmin Department of Food Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad-38000, Pakistan
  • Tahir Nadeem Department of Food Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad-38000, Pakistan
  • Kamran Khan Department of Food Sciences, Government College University, Faisalabad-38000, Pakistan
  • Ali Raza Department of Farm Machinery and Precision Engineering, PMAS-Arid Agriculture University, Rawalpindi-46000, Pakistan

Keywords:

Okara, cookies, prebiotic, short chain fatty acid, inflammation, ulcerative colitis

Abstract

Inflammatory bowel disease develops in areas of the world where prebiotic intake is inadequate. Ulcerative colitis is a type of IBD symbolized by inflammation of the colon's mucosal lining. increased consumption of DF is linked to a decreased risk of inflammation. Anaerobic colonic bacteria transform prebiotics into short chain fatty acids. Okara is an emerging prebiotic derived from agro-food industrial waste that enhances human gut health. The current research was conducted to utilize nutrient rich residue Okara for the preparation of value added products in different proportions 0, 5, 10, 15 and 20% against GIT disorder. The severity of colitis was made less severe by Okara as seen by the lowering pH and decreased disease activity index. Short chain fatty acids values significantly (P<0.05) increase in both studies. Okara an agro-industrial waste helps to support the species of bacteria in the gut that make short-chain fatty acids and provide anti-inflammatory potentials. These patterns might encourage better gut health.

Published

2025-07-10

How to Cite

Khadija Tariq, Adeela Yasmin, Tahir Nadeem, Kamran Khan, & Ali Raza. (2025). Effect of Prebiotic Supplemented Cookies on Rats with Chemically Induced Colitis: Effect of Cookies on Rats Chemically. Biological Sciences - PJSIR, 68(2), 215–222. Retrieved from http://www.v2.pjsir.org/index.php/biological-sciences/article/view/3135