RRC ID 2596
Author Tamura M, Ohnishi-Kameyama M, Shinohara K.
Title Lactobacillus gasseri: effects on mouse intestinal flora enzyme activity and isoflavonoids in the caecum and plasma.
Journal Br J Nutr
Abstract The effects of Lactobacillus gasseri JCM 1131(T) on isoflavonoid levels within the caecum and plasma were assessed in adult mice. Male 5-week-old mice were fed an AIN 93M diet for 30 d. Two groups of mice were administered either L. gasseri JCM 1131(T) (the LGI group) or physiological saline solution (the control (CI) group) daily for 5 d before dissection. The plasma daidzein concentration was significantly higher in the LGI group, however, their plasma equol concentration was significantly less than in the CI group. The total amount of equol present as aglycone in the caecum was significantly greater in the CI group, but there was no significant difference in the total daidzein present as caecal aglycone. In an in vitro incubation of daidzein with the faecal flora of mice, the equol concentration was significantly higher in the CI group. The numbers of lactobacilli present were significantly higher in the LGI group. The present data suggest that the administration of L. gasseri is likely to influence the effect of isoflavonoids on the host via changes in the gastrointestinal environment.
Volume 92(5)
Pages 771-6
Published 2004-11-1
DOI 10.1079/bjn20041267
PII S0007114504002387
PMID 15533265
MeSH Animals Body Weight / physiology Cecum / enzymology Cecum / metabolism Cecum / microbiology* Colony Count, Microbial / methods Eating / physiology Equol Isoflavones / analysis* Isoflavones / blood Lactobacillus / physiology* Male Mice Mice, Inbred ICR Phytoestrogens / blood
IF 3.334
Times Cited 13
WOS Category NUTRITION & DIETETICS
Resource
Pathogenic microorganisms JCM 1131?