Impact of Polyphenols and Polyphenol-Rich Dietary Sources on Gut Microbiota Composition

Gut microbiota plays a key role in host physiology and metabolism. Indeed, the relevance of a well-balanced gut microbiota composition to an individual’s health status is essential for the person’s well-being. Currently, investigations are focused on analyzing the effects of pre- and probiotics as n...

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Published in:Journal of agricultural and food chemistry 2013-10, Vol.61 (40), p.9517-9533
Main Authors: Etxeberria, Usune, Fernández-Quintela, Alfredo, Milagro, Fermín I, Aguirre, Leixuri, Martínez, J. Alfredo, Portillo, María P
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
bioactive properties
Biological and medical sciences
Diet
Feeding. Feeding behavior
Flavonoids - administration & dosage
Food industries
fruits
Fundamental and applied biological sciences. Psychology
Gastrointestinal Tract - drug effects
Gastrointestinal Tract - microbiology
health status
Humans
intestinal microorganisms
metabolism
Microbiota
polyphenols
Polyphenols - administration & dosage
probiotics
soybean products
tea
Vertebrates: anatomy and physiology, studies on body, several organs or systems
wines
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Summary:Gut microbiota plays a key role in host physiology and metabolism. Indeed, the relevance of a well-balanced gut microbiota composition to an individual’s health status is essential for the person’s well-being. Currently, investigations are focused on analyzing the effects of pre- and probiotics as new therapeutic tools to counteract the disruption of intestinal bacterial balance occurring in several diseases. Polyphenols exert a wide range of beneficial health effects. However, although specific attention has been paid in recent years to the function of this “biological entity” in the metabolism of polyphenols, less is known about the modulatory capacity of these bioactive compounds on gut microbiota composition. This review provides an overview of the latest investigations carried out with pure polyphenols, extracts rich in polyphenols, and polyphenol-rich dietary sources (such as cocoa, tea, wine, soy products, and fruits) and critically discusses the consequences to gut microbiota composition which are produced.
ISSN:0021-8561
1520-5118
DOI:10.1021/jf402506c