The Effect of Probiotics on the Production of Short-Chain Fatty Acids by Human Intestinal Microbiome

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The relationship between diet and the diversity and function of the intestinal microbiome and its importance for human health is currently the subject of many studies. The type and proportion of microorganisms found in the intestines can determine the energy balance of the host. Intestinal microorganisms perform many important functions, one of which is participation in metabolic processes, e.g., in the...

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