Encapsulation of probiotics using fluidic set-up for dysphagic patients

• Main Author: Ng, Clive Yi Jie
• Other Authors: Loo Say Chye, Joachim
• Format: Final Year Project
• Language: English
• Published: Nanyang Technological University 2024
• Subjects: Engineering; Other; Materials; Biomaterials; Bacteria; Probiotics
• Online Access: https://hdl.handle.net/10356/175046
• Institution: Nanyang Technological University

Dysphagia affects an individual’s swallowing reflexes and can lead to difficulties in swallowing food. The low consumption of essential nutrients can cause gut microbiota dysbiosis, which is associated with the onset of immunological diseases. Probiotics supplementation is an effective, non-invasive...