Effects of prebiotics on microbial diversity and abundance in young children with acute malnutrition: Study protocol for a multi-centered, double-blinded randomized controlled trial
Javeria Saleem,
Rubeena Zakar,
Sanaullah Iqbal
et al.
Abstract:Background: The anti-inflammatory and antimicrobial benefits of prebiotics may present an affordable and cost-effective strategy in not only the prevention but also treatment of malnutrition. Therefore, the present trial has been designed with the aim to evaluate the role of prebiotics on the gut microbiome of severe acute malnourished (SAM) children.
Methods: The study is designed as a prospective, double-blinded, triple-armed, multi-centered randomized controlled trial, with 6–59 months old uncomplicated SAM… Show more
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