| abstract |
The present invention relates to the field of microbial fermentation, in particular to the use of a composition comprising a fermented Musa sp. and a prebiotic composition. The present invention provides a use of a composition comprising a fermented product of Musa species for preparing a prebiotic composition for promoting the growth of Ekmania muciniphila, and a prebiotic composition comprising a fermented product of Musa species. The probiotic composition promotes the growth of Ekmania muciniphila in the intestinal tract, and can reduce the body weight, body fat percentage, waist circumference, and hip circumference of obese people. |