Dynamics of the Gut Bacteria and Fungi Accompanying Low-Carbohydrate Diet-Induced Weight Loss in Overweight and Obese Adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Low-carbohydrate (e.g., Atkins) dietary pattern is one of the most effective diets for weight loss, but little is known about the characteristics of the gut microbiota accompanying low-carbohydrate diets-induced weight loss. This study aims to profile dynamics of gut bacteria and fungi accompanying modified Atkins diets-induced weight loss among overweight and obese adults.

Methods

Overweight and obese adults were screened to follow a modified Atkins diet plan (30% of energy from protein, 40% from carbohydrate and 30% from fat). We longitudinally profiled dynamics of gut bacteria and fungi based on 16S rRNA and ITS rRNA gene sequencing data, respectively.

Results

A total of 65 participants followed the modified Atkins diets for 20-231 days, with 61 and 27 p

SUBMITTER: Yu D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8873986 | biostudies-literature | 2022

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature