Beneficial Effect of Potato Consumption on Gut Microbiota and Intestinal Epithelial Health

Diet plays an important role in shaping the gut microbiota, which has been called “a separate organ” due to its profound effects on host health. Potato, being a rich source of phytonutrients and bioactive food components, becomes a functional food for improving gut microbiota and gut health. Potato phytonutrients and bioactive food components contribute to gastrointestinal health through direct interactions with the epithelium or indirectly...