Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method for measuring gut health comprising the steps of:a) collecting or receiving at least one, preferably two faecal samples, preferably three or more faecal samples from a human or animal, and the sample comprises markers;b) using the sample of step a),to generate output databased on a composition and/or function and/or metabolic activity of gut microbiota; c) measuring output data in relation to level and/or stability of one or more marker sand/or relation between different markers to generate a result on gut health.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a composition comprising Low Molecular Weight –Arabinoxylan (LMW-AX) with branched oligosaccharides, preferably at least one branched oligosaccharides is positioned at or adjacent to a reducing end of the LMW-AX backbone. The present invention also relates to the production and use thereof. The present invention further relates to acomposition comprising Low Molecular Weight –Arabinoxylan (LMW-AX) with oligosaccharides, where a fraction of the Araf units have been removed to improve the yield of oligosaccharides.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a method for controlling fiber intake in mammals, comprising the steps: a) providing at least one input data; b) based on said input data, generating at least one output data; wherein the input data is based on information selected from the group consisting of host DNA, host metabolism, host colonic microbial composition,gene activity,metabolic activity, host specific parameters, and any combinations thereof wherein the output data is selected from the group consisting of information on fiber consumption, fiber supplementation and, any combinations thereof.The present invention further relates to a system and use of said method.
Abstract:
The present invention related to an arabinoxylo-oligosaccharide composition comprising at least one arabinose unit linked to one of the xylose units of the backbone, per molecule, wherein the at least one arabinose unit is an α-L- arabinofuranosyl, wherein said composition has an xylo-oligosaccharide backbone with a degree of polymerization of 1-10.