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prebiotics: |
'A prebiotic is a selectively fermented
ingredient that allows specific changes, bot in the composition and/or
activity in the gastrointestinal microflora that confers benefits upon
host wellbeing and health.'
Gibson GR, HM Probert, J Van Loo, RA Rastall, MB Roberfroid. 2004. Dietary
modulation of the human colonic microbiota: updating the concept of
prebiotics. Nutrition Research Reviews 17, 259-275.
see also
Gibson GR, MB Roberfroid. 1995. Dietary
modulation of of the colonic microbiota: introducing the concept of
prebiotics. Journal of Nutrition 125, 1401-1412.
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