This increased penetrability could increase risk for inflammatory bowel disease. (thenatpath.com)
Supplementing the mice with Bifidobacterium (a beneficial bacteria) helped colon mucus growth issues, but not mucus penetrability issues. (sciencedaily.com)
Recent research has shown that the inner mucosal layer of the colon shows increased bacterial penetrability after just 3 days on a low - fiber diet. (thenatpath.com)