Effects of Vegetable and Fruit Juicing on Gut and Oral Microbiome Composition.

ABSTRACT:

Background

In recent years, juicing has often been promoted as a convenient way to increase fruit and vegetable intake, with juice-only diets marketed for digestive cleansing and overall health improvement. However, juicing removes most insoluble fiber, which may diminish the health benefits of whole fruits and vegetables. Lower fiber intake can alter the microbiota, affecting metabolism, immunity, and mental health, though little is known about juicing's specific effects on the microbiota. This study addresses this gap by exploring how juicing impacts gut and oral microbiome composition in an intervention study.

Methods

Fourteen participants followed one of three diets-exclusive juice, juice plus food, or plant-based food-for three days. Microbiota samples (stool, saliva, a

SUBMITTER: Sardaro MLS 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11820471 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature