Dietary fibre modifies gut microbiota: what’s the role of (poly)phenols?
Pedro Mena, Letizia Bresciani
Abstract
The association between dietary consumption of fibre and health-related gut bacteria is essential but not unique. (Poly)phenols are among the most important bioactive components contained in fibre-rich foods. For this reason, the role of (poly)phenols when considering dietary fibres and health outcomes should be taken into account, as synergic or mediating factors contributing to human health.
Topics & Concepts
PhenolsDietary fibreFood scienceGut floraDietary fiberBacteriaHuman healthChemistryBiologyBiochemistryMedicineEnvironmental healthGeneticsFood composition and propertiesGut microbiota and healthDiet and metabolism studies