Microbiota-Inflammation-Brain Axis in Heart Failure: New Functional Food for the Prevention of undeRnutrition in Older

"The experimental intervention involves the AMBROSIA bar alongside healthy dietary counseling.~The AMBROSIA bar is a novel chocolate bar designed for older Heart Failure (HF) and Atrial Fibrillation (AF) patients to prevent undernutrition. Its distinguishing features are:~* Unique Composition: It contains a unique and specific blend of probiotic strains and a cocktail of micro/macronutrients.~* Patented Probiotic Efficacy: The SYNBIO® blend is patented (RM2004A000166, EP1743042) for its exceptional intestinal mucosal adhesion, ensuring effective colonization and persistence.~* Optimal Delivery Matrix: The chocolate bar serves as a palatable and effective vehicle for probiotic delivery, confirmed to maintain probiotic viability.~* Targeted Nutritional Strategy: The bar aims to modulate gut microbiota and address undernutrition, inflammation, and cachexia in the target."