An in vitro analysis of how lactose modifies the gut microbiota structure and function of adults in a donor-independent manner

IntroductionFollowing consumption of milk, lactose, a disaccharide of glucose and galactose, is hydrolyzed and absorbed in the upper gastrointestinal tract. However, hydrolysis and absorption are not always absolute, and some lactose will enter the colon where the gut microbiota is able to hydrolyze...

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Main Authors: Jenni Firrman, LinShu Liu, Karley Mahalak, Weiming Hu, Kyle Bittinger, Ahmed Moustafa, Steven M. Jones, Adrienne Narrowe, Peggy Tomasula
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Frontiers Media S.A. 2023-01-01
Series:Frontiers in Nutrition
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Online Access:https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnut.2022.1040744/full