Humans have been defined as "super-organisms" based on the large number of bacterial cells that inhabit the body, mainly in the gastrointestinal tract. Prebiotics are food components that reach the large intestine and promote the growth of beneficial bacteria, with subsequent health benefits. The main objective of this work was to determine the response of human gut bacterial communities to two potential prebiotics. Soy and soluble corn fiber were tested in postmenopausal women and adolescents, respectively
