Effects of a Synbiotic Formula on Functional Bowel Disorders and Gut Microbiota Profile during Long-Term Home Enteral Nutrition (LTHEN): A Pilot Study
Long-term enteral nutrition (LTEN) can induce gut microbiota (GM) dysbiosis and gastrointestinal related symptoms, such as constipation or diarrhoea. To date, the treatment of constipation is based on the use of laxatives and prebiotics. Only recently have probiotics and synbiotics been considered,...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2020-12-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/1/87 |