Evaluating microbiome-directed fibre snacks in gnotobiotic mice and humans.

ABSTRACT: Changing food preferences brought about by westernization that have deleterious health effects^1,2-combined with myriad forces that are contributing to increased food insecurity-are catalysing efforts to identify more nutritious and affordable foods³. Consumption of dietary fibre can help to prevent cardiovascular disease, type 2 diabetes and obesity^4-6. A substantial number of reports have explored the effects of dietary fibre on the gut microbial community^7-9. However, the microbiome is complex, dynamic and exhibits considerable intra- and interpersonal variation in its composition and functions. The large number of potential interactions between the components of the microbiome makes it challenging to define the mechanisms by which food ingredi

SUBMITTER: Delannoy-Bruno O 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8324079 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature