A prebiotic fiber increases the formation and subsequent absorption of compound K following oral administration of ginseng in rats
Background: Gut microflora play a crucial role in the biotransformation of ginsenosides to compound K (CK), which may affect the pharmacological effects of ginseng. Prebiotics, such as NUTRIOSE, could enhance the formation and consequent absorption of CK through the modulation of gut microbial metab...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Elsevier
2015-04-01
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Series: | Journal of Ginseng Research |
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Online Access: | http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1226845314001134 |