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To evaluate whether digestion-resistant dextrins from maize starch selectively promote the growth of lean-associated Bacteroidetes and Actinobacteria while limiting obesity-associated Firmicutes.

May 7, 2016Plant Foods for Human NutritionOpen Access

Dextrins from Maize Starch as Substances Activating the Growth of Bacteroidetes and Actinobacteria Simultaneously Inhibiting the Growth of Firmicutes, Responsible for the Occurrence of Obesity

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To evaluate whether digestion-resistant dextrins from maize starch selectively promote the growth of lean-associated Bacteroidetes and Actinobacteria while limiting obesity-associated Firmicutes.
Conducted an in vitro microbiological culture assay using bacterial isolates obtained from human fecal samples.
Tested fecal isolates collected from children categorized as normal weight, overweight, or obese to assess differential microbial growth on resistant maize starch dextrins.
Maize starch dextrins stimulated the proliferation of Bacteroidetes and Actinobacteria isolates with equal efficacy across normal-weight, overweight, and obese donor groups.
Resistant dextrins demonstrated functional potential as prebiotic dietary additives to promote lean-associated microbial profiles regardless of baseline donor weight.

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In vitro study shows maize starch dextrins stimulate beneficial gut bacteria from normal-weight and obese children, indicating potential prebiotic applications for weight control.

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Barczyńska et al. (2016) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/6a7cc6231c02bd024a6eeb37 https://doi.org/10.1007/s11130-016-0542-9

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In vitro study shows maize starch dextrins stimulate beneficial gut bacteria from normal-weight and obese children, indicating potential prebiotic applications for weight control.

Dextrins from Maize Starch as Substances Activating the Growth of Bacteroidetes and Actinobacteria Simultaneously Inhibiting the Growth of Firmicutes, Responsible for the Occurrence of Obesity

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Dextrins from Maize Starch as Substances Activating the Growth of Bacteroidetes and Actinobacteria Simultaneously Inhibiting the Growth of Firmicutes, Responsible for the Occurrence of Obesity

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