Modulation of intestinal functions by dietary substances: an effective approach to health promotion.
Food contains a variety of substances than can modulate transport,barrier, detoxification, and immune functions of the intestines. Functional foods with those substances will be beneficial in promoting gut health, and eventually prevent lifestyle-related diseases.
Department of Applied Biological Chemistry, The University of Tokyo, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 113-8657, Japan.
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Shimizu
Detoxification system; Functional food; Gut barrier; Immune system; Intestinal function