CARBOHYDRATES ENHANCING THE PRODUCTION OF A C5 AND/OR A C6 SCFA

摘要

The invention relates to a carbohydrate being fermented in at least 4 hours by a subject for use as a medicament for preventing, delaying and/or treating a disorder of the gastrointestinal tract. Said fermentation preferably induces a detectable increase of the production of a C5 and/or a C6 SCFA by a bacterium in the lumen of the GI tract of the treated subject. Said increase is more preferably detectable at least 10 hours after the administration of the carbohydrate.