Plant extracts as natural modulators of gut microbiota community structure and functionality
Sergio Pérez-Burillo, Daniel Hinojosa-Nogueira, Silvia Pastoriza, José Ángel Rufián‐Henares
Abstract
, a known butyrate producer. Regarding short chain fatty acids production, while plant extracts reduced acetate production, butyrate was increased for most samples, especially tea extract. Propionate production was less affected in comparison with basal conditions. Fermentation by gut microbiota also modified the antioxidant capacity (assessed via DPPH, FRAP and Folin-Ciocalteu methods).
Topics & Concepts
ButyratePropionateFermentationGut floraFood scienceBiologyAntimicrobialDPPHDigestion (alchemy)BacteriaAntioxidantBiochemistryChemistryMicrobiologyChromatographyGeneticsGut microbiota and healthTea Polyphenols and EffectsProbiotics and Fermented Foods