Interplay between Anthocyanins and Gut Microbiota

• Tipo: Outra Publicação em Revista Científica Internacional
• Data: 2014

Autores

Ana Faria (Autor) FCUP; Iva Fernandes (Autor) FCUP; Sonia Norberto (Autor) Outra; Nuno Mateus (Autor) FCUP; Conceicao Calhau (Autor) FMUP

Revista

Título: Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry

Vol. 62

Páginas: 6898-6902

ISSN: 0021-8561

Editora: American Chemical Society

Indexação

ISI Web of Knowledge - 225 Citações

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Scopus - 250 Citações

Classificação Científica

FOS: Ciências agrárias > Outras ciências agrárias

CORDIS: Ciências da Saúde

Outras Informações

ID Authenticus: P-009-QK2

DOI: 10.1021/jf501808a

Abstract (EN): Anthocyanins are naturally occurring compounds abundant in the human diet. Evidence has accumulated regarding the positive association of their intake with healthy biological effects. The microbiota has just been started to be considered as a metabolic organ, hence contributing to the metabolism of phenolic compounds and, consequently, to their bioavailability and the biological effects displayed by them. This review aimed to compile information regarding interaction of anthocyanins with the microbiota, from two perspectives: (i) identification of their colonic metabolites as potential bioactive molecules and (ii) their role as prebiotic agents. These perspectives are key points in anthocyanin metabolomics. Several metabolites have been identified after anthocyanin consumption with potential health benefits, in particular phenolic acids and simple phenols. On the other hand, microbiota modulation is closely related to several physiological impairments, and its modulation has been considered as a possible mechanism by which phenolic compounds may exert their effect.

Idioma: Inglês

Tipo (Avaliação Docente): Científica

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