| Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6487769 | Current Opinion in Biotechnology | 2015 | 5 Pages |
Abstract
- Prebiotics are food ingredients selectively metabolised by gut bacteria said to improve health.
- Galactooligosaccharides and fructooligosaccharides are extensively researched prebiotics.
- Other oligomers are being looked at as prebiotics including derivatives of xylan and mannose.
- Research relating to reduction of obesity and metabolic syndrome is progressing quickly.
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Authors
Robert A. Rastall, Glenn R. Gibson,