Relationships between barley consumption and gut microbiome characteristics in a healthy Japanese population: a cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Barley contains abundant soluble beta-glucan fibers, which have established health benefits. In addition, the health benefits conferred by the gut bacteria have attracted considerable interest. However, few studies have focused on the barley consumption and gut bacteria of the Japanese population. In this study, we aimed to identify the relationship between the barley consumption and gut bacteria composition of the Japanese population.

Methods

In total, 236 participants were recruited in Japan, and 94 participants with no complications of diabetes, hypertension, or dyslipidemia were selected for the study. We analyzed fecal samples from the participants, their medical check-up results, and responses to questionnaires about dietary habits. The participants were gro

SUBMITTER: Matsuoka T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC8919566 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature