| Up-regulating the human intestinal microbiome using whole plant foods - polyphenols and/or fiber. | |
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PMID: 22607578 Owner: NLM Status: Publisher |
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Whole plant foods, including fruit, vegetables and whole grain cereals, protect against chronic human diseases like heart disease and cancer, with fiber and polyphenols thought to contribute significantly. These bioactive food components interact with the gut microbiota, with gut bacteria modifying polyphenol bioavailability and activity, and fiber constituting the main energy source for colonic fermentation. Here we discuss the consequences of increasing consumption of whole plant foods on the gut microbiota and subsequent implications for human health. In humans, whole grain cereals can modify faecal bacterial profiles, increasing relative numbers of bifidobacteria and lactobacilli. Polyphenol rich chocolate and certain fruits, have also been shown to increase faecal bifidobacteria. The recent FLAVURS study is providing novel information on the impact of high fruit and vegetable diets on the gut microbiota. Increasing whole plant food consumption appears to up-regulate beneficial commensal bacteria and may contribute towards the health effects of these foods. |
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Kieran M Tuohy; Lorenza Conterno; Mattia Gasperotti; Roberto Viola |
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Type: JOURNAL ARTICLE Date: 2012-5-21 |
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Title: Journal of agricultural and food chemistry Volume: - ISSN: 1520-5118 ISO Abbreviation: - Publication Date: 2012 May |
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Created Date: 2012-5-21 Completed Date: - Revised Date: - |
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Nlm Unique ID: 0374755 Medline TA: J Agric Food Chem Country: - |
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Languages: ENG Pagination: - Citation Subset: - |
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