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The different physicochemical conditions and substrate availabilities for bacterial growth along the gut to favor the colonization of beneficial bacteria
| Section of colon | Characteristica |
|---|---|
| Proximal | High concn of sugars and substrates |
| Saccharolysis | |
| pH of approximately 5.0 to 6.0 | |
| High bacterial growth and diverse microbiota | |
| Distal | Low availability of substrate |
| Proteolysis | |
| Neutral pH | |
| Low bacterial growth and microbiota diversity |
