Protein Intake, Metabolic Status and the Gut Microbiota in Different Ethnicities: Results from Two Independent Cohorts.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Protein intake has been associated with the development of pre-diabetes (pre-T2D) and type 2 diabetes (T2D). The gut microbiota has the capacity to produce harmful metabolites derived from dietary protein. Furthermore, both the gut microbiota composition and metabolic status (e.g., insulin resistance) can be modulated by diet and ethnicity. However, to date most studies have predominantly focused on carbohydrate and fiber intake with regards to metabolic status and gut microbiota composition.

Objectives

To determine the associations between dietary protein intake, gut microbiota composition, and metabolic status in different ethnicities.

Methods

Separate cross-sectional analysis of two European cohorts (MetaCardis, n = 1759; HELIUS, n = 1528)

SUBMITTER: Bel Lassen P 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8465773 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature