Effect of cocoa's theobromine on intestinal microbiota of rats

Conclusion: Cocoa's theobromine plays a relevant role in some effects related to cocoa intake, such as the lower proportion of IgA‐coated bacteria. Moreover, theobromine modifies gut microbiota although other cocoa compounds could also act on intestinal bacteria, attenuating or enhancing the theobromine effects.This article is protected by copyright. All rights reserved

Source: Nahrung / Food - June 1, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: Sandra Mart ín‐Peláez, Mariona Camps‐Bossacoma, Malen Massot‐Cladera, Mar Rigo‐Adrover, Àngels Franch, Francisco J Pérez‐Cano, Margarida Castell Tags: Research Article Source Type: research