Phytochemical Properties and Nutrigenomic Implications of Yacon as a Potential Source of Prebiotic: Current Evidence and Future Directions
The human gut is densely populated with diverse microbial communities that are essential to health. Prebiotics and fiber have been shown to possess the ability to modulate the gut microbiota. One of the plants being considered as a potential source of prebiotic is yacon. Yacon is an underutilized pl...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2018-04-01
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| Series: | Foods |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2304-8158/7/4/59 |