The bioavailability of α- and β-carotene is affected by gut microflora in the rat

British Journal of Nutrition

Volumn 80, Issue 2, 1998, Pages 199-204

  Grolier, P ^a   Borel, P ^a   Duszka, C ^a   Lory, S ^a   Alexandre Gouabau, M C ^a   Azais Braesco, V ^a   Nugon Baudon, L ^a  

^a CEMAGREF   (France)

Author keywords

Bioavailability; Carotenoids; Gut microflora; Vitamin A

Indexed keywords

ALPHA CAROTENE; ANTIBIOTIC AGENT; BETA CAROTENE; OMEPRAZOLE; RETINOL; STOMACH SECRETION INHIBITOR;

ARTICLE; BIOAVAILABILITY; CONTROLLED STUDY; DEPLETION; DIET RESTRICTION; DIET SUPPLEMENTATION; FECES ANALYSIS; FEMALE; GERMFREE ANIMAL; INTESTINE FLORA; LIVER METABOLISM; NEWBORN; RAT;

EID: 0031709099     PISSN: 00071145     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.1017/s0007114598001111     Document Type: Article

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