Dietary Modulation of the Human Colonic Microbiota: Introducing the Concept of Prebiotics
Abstract
Because the human gut microbiota can play a major role in host health, there is currently some interest in the manipulation of the composition of the gut flora towards a potentially more remedial community. Attempts have been made to increase bacterial groups such as Bifidobacterium and Lactobacillus that are perceived as exerting health-promoting properties. Probiotics, defined as microbial food supplements that beneficially affect the host by...
Paper Details
Title
Dietary Modulation of the Human Colonic Microbiota: Introducing the Concept of Prebiotics
Published Date
Jun 1, 1995
Journal
Volume
125
Issue
6
Pages
1401 - 1412
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