Publications by authors named "Rafli Zulfa Kamil"
Undernutrition is associated with gut microbiota unbalance, and probiotics are believed to restore it and improve gut integrity. A randomized double-blind controlled trial was conducted to evaluate the efficacy of gummy Dad-13 (10 CFU/3 g) to prevent the progression of severe undernutrition. Two groups of moderate undernutrition infants were involved in this study, namely the placebo ( = 15) and probiotics ( = 15) groups, and were required to consume the product for 50 days.
View Article and Find Full Text PDFMalnutrition has been associated with the gut microbiota composition and the gastrointestinal environment. This study aimed to evaluate whether there is a difference in the gut microbiota profile between the normal and undernutrition (considered moderate malnutrition) children and evaluate the gastrointestinal environment observed from the short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) profile. Ten days' observations were done between normal (:13) and undernutrition (:15) children.
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- Gut microbiota has been linked to various diseases beyond just intestinal issues, with research highlighting the influence of factors like age and diet, especially among Indonesia's diverse tribes.
- The study aimed to analyze the gut microbiota of Javanese and Balinese individuals by collecting and examining fecal samples from 80 people in both younger (25-45 years) and elderly (70+) age groups.
- Results showed that younger individuals had a higher bacterial population compared to the elderly, with specific bacterial groups varying significantly between the two age cohorts, indicating potential health implications based on microbiota composition.