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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Main Authors: Cani Patrice D, Neyrinck Audrey M, Delzenne Nathalie M
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2011-08-01
Series:Microbial Cell Factories