Gut microbiota and short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) profiles of normal and overweight school children in Selangor after probiotics administration

Obesity has been on the rise in Malaysia in recent years. The intestinal microbiota potentially influences this condition via its effects on whole-body metabolism and weight management. This study aimed to investigate the effects of probiotic drink ingestion on the intestinal microbiota in 42 school...

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Main Authors: Narcisse Joseph, Kalidasan Vasodavan, Nurul Ain Saipudin, Barakatun Nisak Mohd Yusof, Suresh Kumar, Syafinaz Amin Nordin
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: Elsevier 2019-06-01
Series:Journal of Functional Foods
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Online Access:http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1756464619301689