Konjac oligosaccharides promote calcium absorption and bone health in growing mice

Food & Function 2026

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Authors: Qimeng Zhou, Shenwan Wang, Yan Yang, Xiang Yan, Hongshan Liang, Bin Li, Jing Li
DOI: 10.1039/d5fo05057j
Cited by: 3
References: 90

Abstract

, while decreasing the proportion of potentially harmful bacteria. It also significantly lowered cecal pH and increased cecal content weight. Compared with the reference compound, inulin, KOS exhibited similar but more pronounced effects on promoting bone formation and regulating the microbiota. This study confirms the bone health-promoting effects of KOS in calcium-deficient mice during growth, providing experimental evidence for the development of KOS-calcium composite dietary supplements.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Microbial Metabolites in Food Biotechnology Phytase and its Applications Infant Nutrition and Health

Publication details

Journal / source
Food & Function
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
17
Issue
4
Pages
1984–2002
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN