Protecting probiotics from the stomach
A new gel shields probiotic bacteria, like the ones above, from the harsh environment of the stomach
By American Chemical Society —— Bio and Archives--September 29, 2018
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The small intestine is a hotbed of microbial activity and a target of probiotic treatments for diarrhea, inflammatory bowel disease and irritable bowel syndrome, among other conditions. To make it to the intestine, though, probiotics must first pass through the stomach, a hostile acidic environment that can kill these beneficial bacteria. Now, scientists report in ACS Sustainable Chemistry & Engineering the development of a protective gel sphere that may offer probiotics a safer route.Welcome to CFP’s Comment Section!
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