Table 3.
Microbiota outcomes (total studies = 188).
Outcome Group | Studies (%) |
---|---|
Fermentation | 142 (76%) |
SCFA concentration | 98 (52%) |
Breath gas excretion | 50 (27%) |
Bacterial enzyme activity | 18 (10%) |
Bile acids | 15 (8%) |
Fecal fiber/starch recovery | 13 (7%) |
Bacterial composition | 88 (47%) |
Colonic/fecal pH | 60 (32%) |