Dandelion stimulates the growth of 14 strains of bifidobacteria. - GreenMedInfo Summary

Abstract Title:

The bifidogenic effect of Taraxacum officinale root.

Abstract Source:

Fitoterapia. 2004 Dec;75(7-8):760-3. PMID: 15567259

Abstract Author(s):

I Trojanová, V Rada, L Kokoska, E Vlková

Abstract:

Full Citation: "The infusion of dandelion root (Taraxacum officinale) stimulated in vitro the growth of 14 strains of bifidobacteria. The utilization of oligofructans, glucose, fructose and total saccharides was determined by enzymatic and phenol-sulfuric methods. Dandelion oligofructans were important source of carbon and energy for bifidobacteria tested."

Article Published Date : Dec 01, 2004
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