Prebiotic Effects of Xylooligosaccharides on the Improvement of Microbiota Balance in Human Subjects
It has been indicated that probiotics can be nourished by consuming prebiotics in order to function more efficiently, allowing the bacteria to stay within a healthy balance. In this study, we investigated the effects of xylooligosaccharides- (XOS-) enriched rice porridge consumption on the ecosystem...
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| description | It has been indicated that probiotics can be nourished by consuming prebiotics in order to function more efficiently, allowing the bacteria to stay within a healthy balance. In this study, we investigated the effects of xylooligosaccharides- (XOS-) enriched rice porridge consumption on the ecosystem in the intestinal tract of human subjects. Twenty healthy subjects participated in this 6-week trial, in which 10 subjects received XOS-enriched rice porridge while the others received placebo rice porridge. Fecal samples were collected at the end of weeks 0, 1, 3, 4, 6, and 7 for microorganism examination. The results showed that 6-week daily ingestion of the XOS-enriched rice porridge induced significant increases in fecal bacterial counts of Lactobacillus spp. and Bifidobacterium spp., as well as decreases in Clostridium perfringens without changing the total anaerobic bacterial counts, compared to that of placebo rice porridge. However, fluctuations in the counts of coliforms were observed in both groups during the 6-week intervention. In conclusion, the intestinal microbiota balance was improved after daily consumption of 150 g of rice porridge containing XOS for 6 weeks, demonstrating the prebiotic potential of XOS incorporated into foods. This also indicates the effectiveness of XOS as a functional ingredient in relation to its role as a prebiotic compound. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-7474e976faf44589aed6a9dba634ca1f2025-02-03T01:32:18ZengWileyGastroenterology Research and Practice1687-61211687-630X2016-01-01201610.1155/2016/57892325789232Prebiotic Effects of Xylooligosaccharides on the Improvement of Microbiota Balance in Human SubjectsShyh-Hsiang Lin0Liang-Mao Chou1Yi-Wen Chien2Jung-Su Chang3Ching-I Lin4School of Nutrition and Health Sciences, Taipei Medical University, No. 250, Wuxing Street, Taipei City 11031, TaiwanSchool of Nutrition and Health Sciences, Taipei Medical University, No. 250, Wuxing Street, Taipei City 11031, TaiwanSchool of Nutrition and Health Sciences, Taipei Medical University, No. 250, Wuxing Street, Taipei City 11031, TaiwanSchool of Nutrition and Health Sciences, Taipei Medical University, No. 250, Wuxing Street, Taipei City 11031, TaiwanDepartment of Nutrition and Health Sciences, Kainan University, No. 1, Kainan Rd., Luzhu Dist., Taoyuan City 33857, TaiwanIt has been indicated that probiotics can be nourished by consuming prebiotics in order to function more efficiently, allowing the bacteria to stay within a healthy balance. In this study, we investigated the effects of xylooligosaccharides- (XOS-) enriched rice porridge consumption on the ecosystem in the intestinal tract of human subjects. Twenty healthy subjects participated in this 6-week trial, in which 10 subjects received XOS-enriched rice porridge while the others received placebo rice porridge. Fecal samples were collected at the end of weeks 0, 1, 3, 4, 6, and 7 for microorganism examination. The results showed that 6-week daily ingestion of the XOS-enriched rice porridge induced significant increases in fecal bacterial counts of Lactobacillus spp. and Bifidobacterium spp., as well as decreases in Clostridium perfringens without changing the total anaerobic bacterial counts, compared to that of placebo rice porridge. However, fluctuations in the counts of coliforms were observed in both groups during the 6-week intervention. In conclusion, the intestinal microbiota balance was improved after daily consumption of 150 g of rice porridge containing XOS for 6 weeks, demonstrating the prebiotic potential of XOS incorporated into foods. This also indicates the effectiveness of XOS as a functional ingredient in relation to its role as a prebiotic compound.http://dx.doi.org/10.1155/2016/5789232 |
| spellingShingle | Shyh-Hsiang Lin Liang-Mao Chou Yi-Wen Chien Jung-Su Chang Ching-I Lin Prebiotic Effects of Xylooligosaccharides on the Improvement of Microbiota Balance in Human Subjects Gastroenterology Research and Practice |
| title | Prebiotic Effects of Xylooligosaccharides on the Improvement of Microbiota Balance in Human Subjects |
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| title_short | Prebiotic Effects of Xylooligosaccharides on the Improvement of Microbiota Balance in Human Subjects |
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