Mechanisms of Action of Prebiotics and Their Effects on Gastro-Intestinal Disorders in Adults

Mechanisms of Action of Prebiotics and Their Effects on Gastro-Intestinal Disorders in Adults

In recent years, research has focused on the use of dietary fibers and prebiotics, since many of these polysaccharides can be metabolized by intestinal microbiota, leading to the production of short-chain fatty acids. The metabolites of prebiotic fermentation also show anti-inflammatory and immunomo...

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Main Authors: Michele Pier Luca Guarino, Annamaria Altomare, Sara Emerenziani, Claudia Di Rosa, Mentore Ribolsi, Paola Balestrieri, Paola Iovino, Giulia Rocchi, Michele Cicala
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-04-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
prebiotics
gastro-intestinal disorders
intestinal microbiota
oxidative stress
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/4/1037

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