Title: Effect of multifibre mixture with prebiotic components on bifidobacteria and stool pH in tube-fed children
Authors: | Guimber D, Bourgois B, Beghin L, Neuville S, Pernes P, Ben Amor K, Goedhart A, Sijben JWC, Knol J, Gottrand F |
Published: | 2010 |
Journal: | British Journal of Nutrition |
This paper evaluates the effect of a paediatric tube feed containing a multifibre mixture in children using long-term enteral nutrition. The study was a randomised, controlled and double-blind cross-over trial. The authors conclude that children receiving enteral nutrition with a multifibre mixture containing prebiotic components could tolerate the feeding well, had increased bifidobacteria and lower stool pH, which are all signs of gut health.