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World J Gastroenterol. Nov 21, 2014; 20(43): 16123-16131
Published online Nov 21, 2014. doi: 10.3748/wjg.v20.i43.16123
Table 3 Anti-infective and immunomodulatory properties of immunonutrients
Anti-infective and immunomodulatory properties of immunonutrients
Reduced bacterial overgrowth
Maintenance of natural balance of intestinal flora
Reduced intestinal permeability
Reduced serum endotoxin levels
Antagonist effect against pathogenic bacteria
Prevent pathogenic bacterial adherence to intestinal mucosa
Bacterocidal and bacterostatic effect (lactic acid production)
Increased proportions of NK cells, T-lmphocytes, Ig-A producing plasma cells
Increased phagocytosis