In vitro catabolism of quercetin by human fecal bacteria and the antioxidant capacity of its catabolites
Background: Part of quercetin flows into the colon after escaping the absorption of the small intestine and will be degraded by colonic microbiota. The catabolites in the colon partially determine the physiological activity of quercetin. Methods: Seven gut bacteria isolated from human feces were uti...
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| Language: | English |
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Swedish Nutrition Foundation
2014-04-01
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| Series: | Food & Nutrition Research |
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| Online Access: | http://www.foodandnutritionresearch.net/index.php/fnr/article/download/23406/33367 |