Associations of healthy food choices with gut microbiota profiles.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Diet has a major influence on the human gut microbiota, which has been linked to health and disease. However, epidemiological studies on associations of a healthy diet with the microbiota utilizing a whole-diet approach are still scant.

Objectives

To assess associations between healthy food choices and human gut microbiota composition, and to determine the strength of association with functional potential.

Methods

This population-based study sample consisted of 4930 participants (ages 25-74; 53% women) in the FINRISK 2002 study. Intakes of recommended foods were assessed using a food propensity questionnaire, and responses were transformed into healthy food choices (HFC) scores. Microbial diversity (alpha diversity) and compositional differences (beta diver

SUBMITTER: Koponen KK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8326043 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature