The Influence of Polyphenol Compounds on Human Gastrointestinal Tract Microbiota
2020
Michał Wiciński | Jakub Gębalski | Ewelina Mazurek | Marta Podhorecka | Maciej Śniegocki | Paweł Szychta | Ewelina Sawicka | Bartosz Malinowski
Polyphenols form a diverse group of compounds containing at least two hydroxyl groups in their chemical structure. Because of the common presence in plant kingdom, polyphenols are considered a significant component of food and an important group of compounds with antioxidant properties. The absorption of polyphenols present in food depends mostly on the activity of intestinal microflora. However, little is known about the processes and interactions responsible for such phenomenon in guts ecosystem. There are only few available publications that examine the effect on polyphenols on intestinal microbiota. Therefore, this work will focus on describing the relationship between polyphenol compounds present in food and bacteria colonizing the intestines, their mechanism, and impact on human’s health.
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