A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial: Efficacy of <i>Opuntia ficus</i>-<i>indica</i> Prebiotic Supplementation in Subjects with Gut Dysbiosis

A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial: Efficacy of <i>Opuntia ficus</i>-<i>indica</i> Prebiotic Supplementation in Subjects with Gut Dysbiosis

Gut dysbiosis refers to an imbalance in gut microbiota composition and function. <i>Opuntia ficus-indica</i> extract has been shown to modulate gut microbiota by improving SCFA production in vivo and gastrointestinal discomfort (GD) in humans. The aim of this study was to demonstrate the...

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Main Authors: Marta Mellai, Marta Allesina, Benedetto Edoardo, Federica Cascella, Vincenzo Nobile, Amelia Spina, Fabio Amone, Vincenzo Zaccaria, Violetta Insolia, Anna Perri, Danilo Lofaro, Francesco Puoci
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2024-02-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
<i>Opuntia ficus-indica</i>
prebiotics
fibers
gut
dysbiosis
16S rDNA
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/16/5/586

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