7-OH-IQ formation depends on the age of the person, and is more likely to occur in humans with unstable microbiota (the elderly).
Enterococcus faecium, Enterococcus faecalis and Clostridium difficileconvert IQ to 7-OH-IQ.
The genotoxicity of samples containing 7-OH-IQ is three times higher than those with IQ.
Probiotic strains are not involved in IQ conversion.
7-OH-IQ is not detected in the presence of the following prebiotics: Frutafit HD, lactulose, Raftilose P95 and resistant dextrin.