New Study on Children Shows Fiber Supplement Changes Gut Bacteria (IMAGE)

University of Calgary

New Study on Children Shows Fiber Supplement Changes Gut Bacteria

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Raylene Reimer, PhD, professor in the Faculty of Kinesiology, published a new study on children showing that a fibre supplement, known as prebiotic, changes gut bacteria and can be a potential intervention for children with overweight or obesity.

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Riley Brandt, University of Calgary

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