Modulation of the gut microbiota by nutrients with prebiotic properties: consequences for host health in the context of obesity and metabolic syndrome
<p>Abstract</p> <p>The gut microbiota is increasingly considered as a symbiotic partner for the maintenance of health. The homeostasis of the gut microbiota is dependent on host characteristics (age, gender, genetic background…), environmental conditions (stress, drugs, gastrointes...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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BMC
2011-08-01
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Series: | Microbial Cell Factories |