Association between gut microbiota and ultra-processed foods consumption among the patients with type 2 diabetes: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

This study aimed to explore the relationship between ultra-processed foods (UPFs) consumption and gut microbiota in patients with type 2 diabetes (T2D).

Methods

This cross-sectional study included 362 participants with T2D. UPFs consumption was assessed using a brief-type self-administered diet history questionnaire, quantified as the density of UPFs intake (g/1000 kcal). Gut microbial composition was evaluated via 16S rRNA gene sequencing. We investigated the association between gut microbiota, previously identified as relevant to T2D, and the density of UPFs intake using Spearman rank correlation coefficients. Multiple regression analysis, adjusting for age, sex, BMI, smoking status, exercise, and medication use, was conducted to further investigate these associ

SUBMITTER: Ichikawa T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11662526 | biostudies-literature | 2024 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature