| abstract |
The present invention relates to carotenoids, in particular microbial carotenoid compounds of formula I, such as methyl-glycosyl-apo-8'-lycopenoate or glycosyl-apo for the repair and / or maintenance of gut microbial compositions beneficial to health in a subject. -8'- relating to the use of lycopene. The present invention further provides the use of the above compounds in the treatment of disorders associated with disturbances in intestinal barrier health such as irritable bowel syndrome. Further disclosed is a composition comprising a compound or microbial carotenoid compound for use in the prevention and / or treatment of disorders associated with disturbances in intestinal barrier health. [Selection figure] None |