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Table 1 Number of bacteria in different components of the gastrointestinal tract

From: The role of Gut Microbiota in the development of obesity and Diabetes

Digestive Tract

Number of Bacteria

Mouth

1012

Stomach

103–104

Jejunum

105–106

Terminal Ileum

108–109

Large Intestine

1011 Per gram of intestinal contents

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Lipids in Health and Disease

ISSN: 1476-511X