Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture
Journal of the Science of Food and Agriculture
5 years ago

Association between the gut microbiota and mineral metabolism.

Suliburska, Skrypnik
The aim of this review is to present the most recent scientific evidence of interactions between the intestinal microbiota and minerals, and the effect of this interaction on the health of the host. The Web of Science database from the years 2013-2017 on this topic was reviewed. Numerous in vitro studies have shown that iron significantly affects the intestinal microbiota. However, Bifidobacteriaceae are capable of binding iron in the large intestine, thereby limiting the formation of free radicals synthesized in the presence of iron, and thus reducing the risk of colorectal cancer. Animal studies have revealed that supplementation with probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics has a significant effect on bone calcium, phosphate, and bone metabolism. The dynamic interaction between microbiota and zinc was shown. Human studies have provided evidence of the influence of probiotic bacteria on parathormone, calcium, and phosphate levels, and thus on bone resorption. Recent studies have produced new information mainly on the impact of the intestinal bacteria on the metabolism of calcium and iron. Scientific perspective The most urgent fields that remain to be investigated are the identification of all human gut microbes and new therapies targeting the interaction between intestinal bacteria and minerals.

Publisher URL: http://doi.org/10.1002/jsfa.8724

DOI: 10.1002/jsfa.8724

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