Hydrolysis of the Rutinose-Conjugates Flavonoids Rutin and Hesperidin by the Gut Microbiota and Bifidobacteria
Flavonols and flavanones are polyphenols exerting many healthy biological activities. They are often glycosylated by rutinose, which hampers absorption in the small intestine. Therefore they require the gut microbiota to release the aglycone and enable colonic absorption. The role of the gut microbi...
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| Format: | Article |
| Language: | English |
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MDPI AG
2015-04-01
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| Series: | Nutrients |
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| Online Access: | http://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/7/4/2788 |