Chapter 20. Non-Digestible Carbohydrates and Gut Function: Implications for Carcinogenesis
- Barry V. McCleary,
- Leon Prosky
Published Online: 21 APR 2008
DOI: 10.1002/9780470999615.ch20
Copyright © 2001 Blackwell Science Ltd
Book Title
Advanced Dietary Fibre Technology
Additional Information
How to Cite
Rowland, I. (2008) Non-Digestible Carbohydrates and Gut Function: Implications for Carcinogenesis, in Advanced Dietary Fibre Technology (eds B. V. McCleary and L. Prosky), Blackwell Science Ltd, Oxford, UK. doi: 10.1002/9780470999615.ch20
Publication History
- Published Online: 21 APR 2008
- Published Print: 29 DEC 2000
ISBN Information
Print ISBN: 9780632056347
Online ISBN: 9780470999615
- Summary
- Chapter
- References
Keywords:
- carbohydrates;
- carcinogenesis;
- colonic mucosa;
- colon cancer;
- fermentation
Summary
This chapter contains section titled:
Introduction
Direct Effects of non-digestible Carbohydrates on Gut Function
Non-digestible Carbohydrates and Gut Microflora Composition
Non-digestible Carbohydrates and Gut Bacterial Metabolism
Non-digestible Carbohydrates and Short-chain Fatty Acids
Influence of RS and NDO on Gut Functions Related to Cancer
Conclusions
References