Physicochemical and Functional Characterization of Pearl Millet-Based Probiotic Beverage for Antiaging Potential in Caenorhabditis elegans

Probiotics like Lactobacillus sp. are extensively studied for their beneficial host interac- tions, including the gut–brain axis, anti-inflammatory effects, immune system interactions, restoration of gut dysbiosis, and anti-aging effects. In the current study, pearl millet was fermented with Lactobacillus plantarum strains DHCU 70 and MCC 5231, which en- hanced the nutritional, bioactive, and functional properties of derived probiotic beverages. Compared to unfermented controls, fermented...