Title |
PASSCLAIM1—Gut health and immunity
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Published in |
European Journal of Nutrition, June 2004
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DOI | 10.1007/s00394-004-1205-4 |
Pubmed ID | |
Authors |
John H. Cummings, Jean-Michel Antoine, Fernando Azpiroz, Raphaelle Bourdet-Sicard, Per Brandtzaeg, Philip C. Calder, Glenn R. Gibson, Francisco Guarner, Erika Isolauri, Daphne Pannemans, Colette Shortt, Sandra Tuijtelaars, Bernhard Watzl |
Abstract |
The gut and immune system form a complex integrated structure that has evolved to provide effective digestion and defence against ingested toxins and pathogenic bacteria. However, great variation exists in what is considered normal healthy gut and immune function. Thus, whilst it is possible to measure many aspects of digestion and immunity, it is more difficult to interpret the benefits to individuals of variation within what is considered to be a normal range. Nevertheless, it is important to set standards for optimal function for use both by the consumer, industry and those concerned with the public health. The digestive tract is most frequently the object of functional and health claims and a large market already exists for gut-functional foods worldwide. |
Mendeley readers
Geographical breakdown
Country | Count | As % |
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Spain | 2 | <1% |
Netherlands | 1 | <1% |
India | 1 | <1% |
Italy | 1 | <1% |
Mexico | 1 | <1% |
United Kingdom | 1 | <1% |
Unknown | 344 | 98% |
Demographic breakdown
Readers by professional status | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Student > Master | 54 | 15% |
Researcher | 51 | 15% |
Student > Ph. D. Student | 42 | 12% |
Student > Bachelor | 39 | 11% |
Student > Doctoral Student | 21 | 6% |
Other | 72 | 21% |
Unknown | 72 | 21% |
Readers by discipline | Count | As % |
---|---|---|
Agricultural and Biological Sciences | 95 | 27% |
Medicine and Dentistry | 52 | 15% |
Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology | 28 | 8% |
Nursing and Health Professions | 19 | 5% |
Immunology and Microbiology | 13 | 4% |
Other | 62 | 18% |
Unknown | 82 | 23% |