Diet composition and age determine the effects of inulin–type fructans on intestinal calcium absorption in rat

Raschka, Ladislav; Daniel, Hannelore

doi:10.1007/s00394-004-0535-6

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“…Several mechanisms may be responsible for the increased mineral absorption. Improved absorption may be indirectly caused by the lower luminal pH which improves the solubility of minerals 113, 114. In an experimental animal study, the addition of FOS to the diet has been shown to increase the length of the villi and depth of the crypts, resulting in a larger absorptive surface of the colonic mucosa 115.…”

Section: Evidence Of Pre‐ Pro‐ and Synbiotics Effects On Metabolic mentioning

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The impact of pre‐ and/or probiotics on human colonic metabolism: Does it affect human health?

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Hamer

Windey

et al. 2010

Molecular Nutrition Food Res

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Since many years, the role of the colonic microbiota in maintaining the host's overall health and well-being has been recognized. Dietary modulation of the microbiota composition and activity has been achieved by the use of pre-, pro- and synbiotics. In this review, we will summarize the available evidence on the modification of bacterial metabolism by dietary intervention with pre-, pro- and synbiotics. Enhanced production of SCFA as a marker of increased saccharolytic fermentation is well documented in animal and in vitro studies. Decreased production of potentially toxic protein fermentation metabolites, such as sulfides, phenolic and indolic compounds, has been less frequently demonstrated. Besides, pre-, pro- and synbiotics also affect other metabolic pathways such as the deconjugation of secondary bile acids, bacterial enzyme activities and mineral absorption. Data from human studies are less conclusive. The emergence of new analytical techniques such as metabolite profiling has revealed new pathways affected by dietary intervention. However, an important challenge for current and future research is to relate changes in bacterial metabolism to concrete health benefits. Potential targets and expected benefits have been identified: reduced risk for the metabolic syndrome and prevention of colorectal cancer.

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Section: Evidence Of Pre‐ Pro‐ and Synbiotics Effects On Metabolic mentioning

confidence: 99%

The impact of pre‐ and/or probiotics on human colonic metabolism: Does it affect human health?

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Hamer

Windey

et al. 2010

Molecular Nutrition Food Res

134

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“…Younes et al [33] analysing intestine fermentation of inulin and resistant starch in rats reported increased absorption and balance of Ca and Mg, without altering the plasma level of these two minerals. Inulin-type fructans added to the diet increased the retention of calcium in the whole body [34] and affects positively bones mineralisation [35,36].…”

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Breadmaking performance and technological characteristic of gluten-free bread with inulin supplemented with calcium salts

Krupa‐Kozak

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Wronkowska

et al. 2012

Eur Food Res Technol

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The fortification of gluten-free bread containing inulin with different organic and non-organic calcium sources was investigated. Calcium lactate, calcium citrate, calcium chloride and calcium carbonate were used as calcium sources. Gluten-free bread composed of corn starch, potato starch, salt, yeast, pectin, sugar and sunflower oil was used as a reference. The calcium salts were supplemented to the gluten-free formula to provide equal content of elementary calcium (Ca ?2 ). The Mixolab Ò device was used to analyse the behaviour of gluten-free dough subjected to a dual mechanical shear stress and temperature constraint. Calcium salts significantly modified the dough behaviour during heating and cooling. The addition of calcium carbonate and calcium citrate provoked an increase in dough consistency during heating and cooling compared with the other salt-enriched samples. The specific volume and texture parameters of gluten-free breads varied with the calcium salt used, but calcium carbonate and calcium citrate showed improved values. The higher calcium content of the enriched breads, compared with the control, confirmed the fortification. Sensory evaluation of the calcium-fortified breads confirmed that calcium carbonate followed by calcium citrate was the most recommended salt for obtaining calcium fortification of gluten-free breads.

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“…Inulin-type fructan consumption increases calcium bioavailability in adolescents and postmenopausal women (Coudray et al, 1997;Abrams et al, 2005Abrams et al, , 2007. Preliminary research in murine models also suggests that inulin-type fructans may increase bioavailability of copper, iron, magnesium, and zinc (Raschka and Daniel, 2005;Coudray et al, 2006;Lobo et al, 2009); however, these impacts have not been observed in humans (Coudray et al, 1997). Preliminary research in murine models also suggests that inulin-type fructans may increase bioavailability of copper, iron, magnesium, and zinc (Raschka and Daniel, 2005;Coudray et al, 2006;Lobo et al, 2009); however, these impacts have not been observed in humans (Coudray et al, 1997).…”

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Wheat Fructans: A Potential Breeding Target for Nutritionally Improved, Climate‐Resilient Varieties

2017

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Wheat (Triticum aestivum L.) is a widely consumed staple crop and essential component of a healthy whole‐grain diet. One component of wheat, fructans, is known to serve physiological roles in the plant and confer health benefits to humans. Fructans serve as reserve carbohydrates and osmotic regulators against stresses (i.e., drought, cold temperatures, and salinity) that affect grain yield in the wheat plant. For humans, fructans are prebiotics that promote growth of healthy gut bacteria, aid in immune support, reduce colon cancer incidence, and support bone health. While cereals are the main source of fructans in the American diet, fructans are found in many other plant foods. Variation in wheat grain fructan content has been observed with several widely accepted fructan quantification techniques. Given the observed variation in grain fructan content and potential physiological benefits of fructans for wheat plants and consumers, fructans are a potential breeding target for developing climate‐resilient, nutritionally improved wheat varieties.

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Diet composition and age determine the effects of inulin–type fructans on intestinal calcium absorption in rat

Cited by 33 publications

References 21 publications

The impact of pre‐ and/or probiotics on human colonic metabolism: Does it affect human health?

The impact of pre‐ and/or probiotics on human colonic metabolism: Does it affect human health?

Breadmaking performance and technological characteristic of gluten-free bread with inulin supplemented with calcium salts

Wheat Fructans: A Potential Breeding Target for Nutritionally Improved, Climate‐Resilient Varieties

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