The Gut Microbiome among Postmenopausal Latvian Women in Relation to Dietary Habits.

ABSTRACT: In recent years, many studies have been initiated to characterise the human gut microbiome in relation to different factors like age, lifestyle, and dietary habits. This study aimed to evaluate the impact of yoghurt intake on the gut microbiome among postmenopausal women and how overall dietary habits modulate the gut microbiome. In total, 52 participants were included in the study and two groups-a control (n = 26) and experimental group (n = 26)-were established. The study was eight weeks long. Both study groups were allowed to consume a self-selected diet, but the experimental group had to additionally consume 175 g of plain organic milk yoghurt on a daily basis for eight weeks. In addition, a series of questionnaires were completed, including a questionnaire on the subject

SUBMITTER: Aumeistere L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9460340 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Aug

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature