Study on the interaction between β-carotene and gut microflora using an in vitro fermentation model

Study on the interaction between β-carotene and gut microflora using an in vitro fermentation model

β-Carotene, a typical non-oxygenated carotenoid, is the most efficient source of retinol (VA). The low bio-availability of β-carotene lead to large accumulation in colon; however, the relationship between β-carotene and gut microflora remains unclear. This study intends to explore the interaction be...

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Main Authors: Zhixian Li, Zhuqing Dai, Enjuan Shi, Peng Wan, Guijie Chen, Zhongyuan Zhang, Yayuan Xu, Ruichang Gao, Xiaoxiong Zeng, Dajing Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Tsinghua University Press 2023-07-01
Series:Food Science and Human Wellness
Subjects:
β-Carotene
Gut microflora
Retinol
Short-chain fatty acids
Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S221345302200249X

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