Dose-response effects of inulin on the faecal short-chain fatty acids content and mineral absorption of formula-fed infants

Purpose - The objective of this study is to examine the dose-response effect of inulin on mineral absorption and faecal short-chain fatty acids concentration in formula-fed infants.Design methodology approach - The effects of inulin on faecal short-chain fatty acids and minerals absorption in 36 hea...

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Published in:Nutrition and food science 2005-08, Vol.35 (4), p.208-219
Main Authors: Yap, K.W., Mohamed, S., Yazid, A.M., Maznah, I., Meyer, D.M.
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Absorption
acetic acid
Babies
butyric acid
calcium
copper
dietary minerals
dietary supplements
dose response
Dose-response effects
fatty acid composition
Fatty acids
feces
Food
Gas chromatography
infant formulas
infant nutrition
Infants
intestinal absorption
inulin
iron
lactic acid
lipid content
Magnesium
Microbiology
Minerals
nutrient retention
propionic acid
Retention
zinc
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Summary:Purpose - The objective of this study is to examine the dose-response effect of inulin on mineral absorption and faecal short-chain fatty acids concentration in formula-fed infants.Design methodology approach - The effects of inulin on faecal short-chain fatty acids and minerals absorption in 36 healthy, formula-fed infants given three different doses of inulin (0.75g d, 1.00g d, and 1.25g d) were studied using complete randomized design. Acetic, butyric, propionic and lactic acids were analysed using gas chromatography.Findings - No significant (p
ISSN:0034-6659
1758-6917
DOI:10.1108/00346650510605603