Tag: Gut Microbiome
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Prebiotics: Definition and Criteria
Prebiotics are non-digestible complex carbohydrates that are fermented by the gut microbiota, especially in the large intestines. They lead to changes in the microbiota and the body’s physiology through metabolites. These metabolites are created during the fermentation process in the intestines. Examples of such metabolites include short-chain fatty acids and peptidoglycan. Some of these metabolites…