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Fate, activity, and impact of ingested bacteria within the human gut microbiota
6 Apr 2015
Abstract excerpt
The human gut contains a highly diverse microbial community that is essentially an open ecosystem, despite being deeply embedded within the human body. Food-associated fermentative bacteria, including probiotics, are major sources of ingested bacteria that may temporarily complement resident microbial communities, thus forming part of our transient microbiome. Here, we review data on the fate and activity of...
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