Effects of Marine Bioactive Compounds on Gut Ecology Based on In Vitro Digestion and Colonic Fermentation Models

Digestion and the absorption of food compounds are necessary steps before nutrients can exert a role in human health. The absorption and utilization of nutrients in the diet is an extremely complex dynamic process. Accurately grasping the digestion and absorption mechanisms of different nutrients or...

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Published in:Nutrients 2022-08, Vol.14 (16), p.3307
Main Authors: Wang, Min, Zhou, Jianjun, Calvo-Lerma, Joaquim, Liu, Yixuan, Collado, María Carmen, Barba, Francisco J
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Absorption
Algae
Analysis
Bioactive compounds
Biological activity
colonic fermentation
Digestion
digestion model
Digestive system
Ecological effects
Enzymes
Fermentation
Food
Gastrointestinal tract
in vitro digestion
Large intestine
marine bioactive compounds
Marine resources
Metabolism
Microorganisms
Natural foods
Nutrients
Nutrition
Organisms
Particle size
Physiological aspects
Physiology
Proteins
Review
Small intestine
Stomach
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Summary:Digestion and the absorption of food compounds are necessary steps before nutrients can exert a role in human health. The absorption and utilization of nutrients in the diet is an extremely complex dynamic process. Accurately grasping the digestion and absorption mechanisms of different nutrients or bioactive compounds can provide a better understanding regarding the relationship between health and nutrition. Several in vitro models for simulating human gastrointestinal digestion and colonic fermentation have been established to obtain more accurate data for further understanding of the metabolism of dietary components. Marine media is rich in a wide variety of nutrients that are essential for humans and is gaining increased attention as a research topic. This review summarizes some of the most explored in vitro digestion and colonic fermentation models. It also summarizes the research progress on the digestion and absorption of nutrients and bioactive compounds from marine substrates when subjected to these in vitro models. Additionally, an overview of the changes imparted by the digestion process on these bioactive compounds is provided, in order to support those marine resources that can be utilized for developing new healthy foods.
ISSN:2072-6643
2072-6643
DOI:10.3390/nu14163307