Impact of nutrients on gut microbiota

02-01-2023 | Specials | Article

The gut microbiota has numerous roles benefiting the host, such as digestion, production of vitamins and maintenance of normal functions of the intestinal villi. Photo: Immersion Imagery

The gut microbial ecosystem is essential for normal nutritional, physiological, and immunological functions of a pig. The nutritional components of a pigs’ diet have a significant effect on microbial alteration along the pig gut which in turn impacts host health and metabolism. Part of the Gut Health 2022 Special The microbial population in the gut also known as gut microbiota creates an intricate ecosystem with a symbiotic relationship with the host. Gut microbiota is also referred to as a