Green tea increases the survival yield of Bifidobacteria in simulated gastrointestinal environment and during refrigerated conditions

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The well–known prebiotics are carbohydrates but their effects may not always be beneficial, as they can also encourage the growth of non-probiotic bacteria such as <it>Eubacterium biforme</it> and <it>Clostridium pe...

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Main Authors: Vodnar Dan C, Socaciu Carmen
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2012-06-01
Series:Chemistry Central Journal
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Online Access:http://journal.chemistrycentral.com/content/6/1/61