
handle: 10261/81031
Based on the relevance of the intestinal microbiota on health, this article is focused on the effect of diet, and its components on modulating the activity of the colonic flora. There are evidences regarding the effects of different prebiotics, as fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS), galact-oligosaccharides (GOS), inulin and resistant starch, on the microbiota modulation and some of its metabolites. In addition, it will be highlighted the importance of other compounds associated with fibre intake, as polyphenols, whose prebiotic/antimicrobial effects remains to be elucidated. Future studies analysing the influence of probiotics and prebiotics on the microbial populations should include a detailed polyphenol intake.
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