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Fermented soy milk

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Gut microbiota

improves microbiota (preliminary) Low small trial (n=10) (A)

Soy milk, especially fermented, improved the gut environment in a small study (n=10): more bifidobacteria and lactobacilli, fewer clostridia, and less fecal sulfide (putrefaction). A preliminary prebiotic/probiotic signal.

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Lifestyle · Highest evidence: Low · 1 finding

Findings

Gut microbiota — improves microbiota (preliminary) (Low, small trial (n=10)). Soy milk, especially fermented, improved the gut environment in a small study (n=10): more bifidobacteria and lactobacilli, fewer clostridia, and less fecal sulfide (putrefaction). A preliminary prebiotic/probiotic signal. 22040525

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