Bifidobacterium

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Novel formulated food for the elderly

upin humans1+42%

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  1. Novel formulated food for the elderly increases Bifidobacterium in humans (+42%).

    “Notably, NFFE selectively enriched short-chain fatty acid (SCFA)-producing bacteria (Bifidobacterium ↑42 % and Ruminococcus ↑35 %).”

    Human trial8 weeks

    Novel formulated food for the elderly regulates specific gut bacterial taxa and improves host physiology

    Food research international (Ottawa, Ont.)7 Aug 2025

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