Bioactive Phytochemicals and Prebiotic–Probiotic Formulation Mitigate Fructose-Induced Glycation, Oxidative Stress, and Alterations in Cultivable Gut Bacterial Counts in Rats
High fructose intake rapidly induces protein glycation, oxidative stress, inflammation, and disturbances in the cultivable fraction of gut bacteria, contributing to early metabolic impairment. This study examined whether selected plant-derived bioactives and a prebiotic–probiotic formulation could mitigate fructose-ind...