Gut Microbiota Prevents Sugar Alcohol-Induced Diarrhea

Gut Microbiota Prevents Sugar Alcohol-Induced Diarrhea

While poorly-absorbed sugar alcohols such as sorbitol are widely used as sweeteners, they may induce diarrhea in some individuals. However, the factors which determine an individual’s susceptibility to sugar alcohol-induced diarrhea remain unknown. Here, we show that specific gut bacteria are involv...

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Main Authors: Kouya Hattori, Masahiro Akiyama, Natsumi Seki, Kyosuke Yakabe, Koji Hase, Yun-Gi Kim
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2021-06-01
Series:Nutrients
Subjects:
gut microbiota
sugar alcohol
diarrhea
Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/13/6/2029

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