Abstract
The article presents an overview of the role that intestinal bacteria and microbes play in the function of the human intestinal system and in the digestion of food. A discussion of the possible role that probiotic foods and prebiotic foods play in intestinal health and the digestion of food is presented. Research on intestinal bacteria is discussed.
Original language | English |
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Pages (from-to) | 28-31 |
Number of pages | 4 |
Journal | Practice Nurse |
Volume | 38 |
Issue number | 1 |
Publication status | Published - 10 Jul 2009 |