Use of Compositions and Formulations to Increase the Ratio of Bacteroides Gastrointestinal Microbial Relative Firmictes Microflora

摘要

Formulations for increasing the ratio of Bacteroides gastrointestinal microbial relative filmicus microbial flora are preferably about 20-60 mg / kg fermentable fiber per kg body weight, about 10-30 mg / kg body weight Beta glucan and total polyphenols from fruit or berry ingredient preparations containing about 20-60 mg / kg blueberry extract or similar phenols per kg body weight. This formulation is preferably used in humans to manage body weight, body composition, and blood glucose control, and is preferably administered twice daily, preferably orally.