date:May 21, 2012
ferment before samples were taken in order to measure how the bacterial populations were changing over time, and what products were being produced by the bacteria.
When the HMOs were introduced, the bacteria produced short-chain fatty acids, at some cases at higher levels than other prebiotics now used in infant formula,explained Donovan.
The short-chain fatty acids can be used as a fuel source for beneficial bacteria and also affect gastrointestinal development and pH in the gut, which reduces