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Macronutrient metabolism by the human gut microbiome: major fermentation by-products and their impact on host health
The human gut microbiome is a critical component of digestion, breaking down complex carbohydrates, proteins, and to a lesser extent fats that reach the lower gastrointestinal tract. This process results in a multitude of microbial metabolites that can act both locally and systemically (after being...
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Formato: | Online Artículo Texto |
Lenguaje: | English |
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BioMed Central
2019
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Acceso en línea: | https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6567490/ https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/31196177 http://dx.doi.org/10.1186/s40168-019-0704-8 |