Effects of Nut Intake on Gut Microbiome Composition and Gut Function in Adults: A Systematic Review and Meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT: The reduced risk of chronic diseases such as cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes associated with nut consumption may occur via modulation of the gut microbiota, although this has not been comprehensively assessed. This systematic review of clinical trials aimed to assess the effects of nuts on gut microbiota composition and metabolites, as well astheir effects on gut function and symptoms in adults. The systematic review was conducted following PRISMA guidelines and registered in PROSPERO (CRD42023451282). Outcomes included microbiota diversity, specific bacterial abundances, gastrointestinal symptoms, intestinal permeability, fecal pH, fecal moisture, and short-chain fatty acid (SCFA) concentrations. We performed meta-analyses to assess the overall effect of nuts on fecal moisture,

SUBMITTER: Snelson M 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12272589 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature