Gorse (Ulex europeaus) wastes with 5,6-dimethyl benzimidazole supplementation can support growth of vitamin B12 producing commensal gut microbes.

Many commensal gut microbes are recognized for their potential to synthesize vitamin B12, offering a promising avenue to address deficiencies through probiotic supplementation. While bioinformatics tools aid in predicting B12 biosynthetic potential, empirical validation remains crucial to confirm pr...

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Main Authors: Ajay Iyer, Eva C Soto Martín, Gary A Cameron, Petra Louis, Sylvia H Duncan, Charles S Bestwick, Wendy R Russell
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Public Library of Science (PLoS) 2024-01-01
Series:PLoS ONE
Online Access:https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article/file?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0290052&type=printable