Nutraceutical effects of fermented whey on the intestinal and immune system of healthy albino rats

Research Journal of Microbiology

Volumn 5, Issue 9, 2010, Pages 858-862

  Olorunfemi, O B ^a  

^a FEDERAL UNIVERSITY OF TECHNOLOGY   (Nigeria)

Author keywords

Immune system; Internal organ; Nutraceutical; Whey

Indexed keywords

RATTUS;

EID: 79958848964     PISSN: 18164935     EISSN: None     Source Type: Journal    
DOI: 10.3923/jm.2010.858.862     Document Type: Article

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