Impact of Daily Consumption of Whole-Grain Quinoa-Enriched Bread on Gut Microbiome in Males.

ABSTRACT: Diets rich in whole grains are associated with improved health and a lower risk of non-communicable diseases, but the mechanisms through which these health benefits are conveyed are uncertain. One mechanism may be improvements in the gut environment by the delivery of fermentable substrates and associated phytochemicals to the lower gut and modification of the gut microbiome. Quinoa is included in the whole-grain category because of its structural similarities to cereals but the effects of its consumption on the gut microbiome have not been investigated to date. Our aim was to examine the impact of daily quinoa consumption on the gut microbiome in a 4-week randomised cross-over intervention separated by a 4-week wash-out period involving 28 adult males. Participants consumed either a quino

SUBMITTER: Li L 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9698549 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Nov

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature