Characteristic Gut Bacteria in High Barley Consuming Japanese Individuals without Hypertension.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Barley, a grain rich in soluble dietary fiber β-glucan, is expected to lower blood pressure. Conversely, individual differences in its effects on the host might be an issue, and gut bacterial composition may be a determinant.

Methods

Using data from a cross-sectional study, we examined whether the gut bacterial composition could explain the classification of a population with hypertension risks despite their high barley consumption. Participants with high barley intake and no occurrence of hypertension were defined as "responders" (n = 26), whereas participants with high barley intake and hypertension risks were defined as "non-responders" (n = 39).

Results

16S rRNA gene sequencing revealed that feces from the responders presented higher level

SUBMITTER: Maruyama S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10223911 | biostudies-literature | 2023 May

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature