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| Ferreira,Célia Lucia; Salminen,S; Lukasz,Grzeskowiak; Brizuela,Maria Antonieta; Sanchez,Lilian; Carneiro,Heloísa; Bonnet,M. |
| The mode of action of specific probiotic bacteria and specific prebiotic ingredients and their effects on the intestinal microbiota modulation in humans and animals has been demonstrated in many studies. Intestine is characterized for harboring a complex and dynamic microbiota which, among others, has a function to protect the host from inflammatory disorders. A mature and balanced endogenous microbiota has also an important role in the maintenance of a desirable activity of the immune system. Deviations in gut microbiota composition, due to improper diet, radiotherapy, antibiotic treatment, stress and others, may lead to a variety of gastrointestinal disorders. To overcome an unbalanced microbiota, the consumption of specific probiotics and prebiotics has... |
| Tipo: Journal article |
Palavras-chave: Probiotic; Bifidobacterium; Prebiotic; Yacon; Animal health; Human health. |
| Ano: 2011 |
URL: http://scielo.sld.cu/scielo.php?script=sci_arttext&pid=S0253-570X2011000300001 |
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