Abstract
A double-blind, randomized, controlled study was performed in 90 full term infants to evaluate dose-related bifidogenic effects of a new synergistic mixture of galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) and fructo-oligosacharides (FOS). The GOS/FOS mixture showed a dose-dependent stimulatory effect on the intestinal growth of bifidobacteria. Also stool consistency and faecal pH were positively affected.
Publication types
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Clinical Trial
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Randomized Controlled Trial
MeSH terms
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Bifidobacterium / growth & development
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Dietary Carbohydrates / pharmacology
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Double-Blind Method
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Feces / microbiology*
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Fructose / chemistry
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Fructose / pharmacology
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Galactose / chemistry
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Galactose / pharmacology
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Humans
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Infant Formula / chemistry
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Infant Formula / pharmacology*
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Infant, Newborn
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Intestines / microbiology*
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Oligosaccharides / chemistry
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Oligosaccharides / pharmacology*
Substances
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Dietary Carbohydrates
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Oligosaccharides
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Fructose
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Galactose