Impact of a synbiotic food on the gut microbial ecology and metabolic profiles

<p>Abstract</p> <p>Background</p> <p>The human gut harbors a diverse community of microorganisms which serve numerous important functions for the host wellbeing. Functional foods are commonly used to modulate the composition of the gut microbiota contributing to the mai...

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Main Authors: Candela Marco, Carnevali Paola, Cruciani Federica, Ndagijimana Maurice, Vitali Beatrice, Guerzoni Maria, Brigidi Patrizia
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2010-01-01
Series:BMC Microbiology
Online Access:http://www.biomedcentral.com/1471-2180/10/4