Resistant Maltodextrin Suppresses Intestinal Phenols Production by Modifying the Intestinal Environment
Akane KANASAKI,
Tomonori KIMURA,
Machiko KITAGAWA
et al.
Abstract:Protein is an essential nutrient that plays several roles in the maintenance of the human body. A high-protein diet is also known to play an important role in weight management in obese individuals and in maintaining muscle strength in the elderly. However, over-consumption of protein can have negative effects on health, including deterioration of the intestinal environment by the production of amino acid metabolites such as phenols. Interest in the regulation of the intestinal environment to maintain health h… Show more
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