Prebiotics and the Human Gut Microbiota: From Breakdown Mechanisms to the Impact on Metabolic Health
The colon harbours a dynamic and complex community of microorganisms, collectively known as the gut microbiota, which constitutes the densest microbial ecosystem in the human body. These commensal gut microbes play a key role in human health and diseases, revealing the strong potential of fine-tunin...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2022-05-01
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Series: | Nutrients |
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Online Access: | https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/14/10/2096 |