Dietary Prebiotic Supplements to Promote Starch Degradation and Activity of Short-chain Fatty Acid-producing Microorganisms

摘要

A composition and method for improving GI health in a human subject by promoting the activity of starch and short chain fatty acid (SCFA) production (such as acetogenic and / or butyric) microorganisms in the gastrointestinal (GI) lineage of the human subject. The composition comprises a mixture of microorganism available carbohydrates (MAC) comprising at least two different resistant starches and at least two different non-starch polysaccharides. Blends for inclusion in dietary supplements include or are the mixture.