Prebiotic-like and antioxidant activities of Aesculus hippocastanum L. ethanolic extract: Effects on probiotic lactobacilli and lipid peroxidation
Background: Horse chestnut (Aesculus hippocastanum L.) seeds contain numerous biologically active constituents, particularly polyphenols, flavonoids, and saponins. Although extracts derived from this plant are widely recognized for their venotonic and anti-inflammatory properties, their interactions with probiotic micr...