Galacto-Oligosaccharides Have Prebiotic Activity in a Dynamic In Vitro Colon Model Using a ^sup 13^C-Labeling Technique1-3

The benefits of a healthy, well-balanced gut microbiota include increased colonization resistance, stimulation of the immune system, and production of butyrate (1). A healthy gut microbiota should be dominated by beneficial bacteria such as bifidobacteria and lactobacilli. The composition of the mic...

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Published inThe Journal of nutrition Vol. 142; no. 7; p. 1205
Main Authors Maathuis, Annet J H, van den Heuvel, Ellen G, Schoterman, Margriet H C, Venema, Koen
Format Journal Article
LanguageEnglish
Published Bethesda American Institute of Nutrition 01.07.2012
Subjects
Bacteria
Colon
Diet
Experiments
Food
Lactose
Metabolic disorders
Metabolites
Microbiology
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Summary:The benefits of a healthy, well-balanced gut microbiota include increased colonization resistance, stimulation of the immune system, and production of butyrate (1). A healthy gut microbiota should be dominated by beneficial bacteria such as bifidobacteria and lactobacilli. The composition of the microbiota can be influenced by external factors, for example, by the feeding of prebiotics (1).
ISSN:0022-3166
1541-6100