Xylan Prebiotics and the Gut Microbiome Promote Health and Wellbeing: Potential Novel Roles for Pentosan Polysulfate

This narrative review highlights the complexities of the gut microbiome and health-promoting properties of prebiotic xylans metabolized by the gut microbiome. In animal husbandry, prebiotic xylans aid in the maintenance of a healthy gut microbiome. This prevents the colonization of the gut by pathog...

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Published in:	Pharmaceuticals
Main Authors:	Margaret M. Smith, James Melrose
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	MDPI AG 2022-09-01
Subjects:	xylan pre-biotics gut microbiome pentosan polysulfate gut symbionts DMOAD
Online Access:	https://www.mdpi.com/1424-8247/15/9/1151