1. Germinated millet flour led to a notable increase in propionic acid concentration, a type of short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) that is beneficial for gut health and metabolic processes.

2. The consumption of germinated millet resulted in a decrease in fecal pH, which is associated with improved gut microbiota composition and function.

3. The addition of germinated millet reduced urinary excretion of mannitol, indicating enhanced intestinal barrier function.

4. Germinated millet flour positively influenced the composition of gut microbiota, increasing beneficial bacterial families while decreasing potentially harmful ones.

5. The consumption of germinated millet flour resulted in a higher number of goblet cells in the colon, which are important for mucus production and overall gut health.

Reference:

Germinated Millet (Pennisetum glaucum (L.) R. Br.) Flour Improved the Gut Function and Its Microbiota Composition in Rats Fed with High-Fat High-Fructose Diet PMCID: PMC9690063  PMID:36429936