The Impact of Pectin Supplementation on Intestinal Barrier Function in Healthy Young Adults and Healthy Elderly

The Impact of Pectin Supplementation on Intestinal Barrier Function in Healthy Young Adults and Healthy Elderly

Intestinal barrier function is suggested to decrease with aging and may be improved by pectin intake. The aim of this study was to investigate the effects of four weeks pectin supplementation on gastrointestinal barrier function in vivo and ex vivo in different age groups. In a randomized, double-bl...

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Main Authors: Ellen Wilms, Daisy M.A.E. Jonkers, Huub F.J. Savelkoul, Montserrat Elizalde, Lea Tischmann, Paul de Vos, Ad A.M. Masclee, Freddy J. Troost
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2019-07-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
aging
dietary fiber
intestinal permeability
tight junctions
defense
gastrointestinal
tolerance
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/11/7/1554

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