British Journal Of Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2016,
Volume and Issue:
116(1), P. 80 - 93
Published: May 6, 2016
The
gut
microbiota
exerts
a
role
in
type
2
diabetes
(T2D),
and
deviations
from
mutualistic
ecosystem
layout
are
considered
key
environmental
factor
contributing
to
the
disease.
Thus,
possibility
of
improving
metabolic
control
T2D
by
correcting
microbiome
dysbioses
through
diet
has
been
evaluated.
Here,
we
explore
potential
two
different
energy-restricted
dietary
approaches
-
fibre-rich
macrobiotic
Ma-Pi
or
recommended
Italian
professional
societies
for
treatment
correct
patients.
In
previous
21-d
open-label
MADIAB
trial,
fifty-six
overweight
patients
were
randomised
diet.
For
present
study,
stools
collected
before
after
intervention
subset
forty
participants,
allowing
us
characterise
16S
rRNA
sequencing
imputed
metagenomics.
To
highlight
T2D,
thirteen
normal-weight
healthy
controls
characterised.
According
our
findings,
both
diets
effective
modulating
resulting
an
increase
diversity
supporting
recovery
balanced
community
health-promoting
SCFA
producers,
such
as
Faecalibacterium,
Roseburia,
Lachnospira,
Bacteroides
Akkermansia.
diet,
but
not
was
also
counteracting
possible
pro-inflammatory
groups,
Collinsella
Streptococcus,
ecosystem,
showing
reverse
possibly
explaining
greater
efficacy
control.
Gut,
Journal Year:
2015,
Volume and Issue:
65(3), P. 426 - 436
Published: June 22, 2015
Objective
Individuals
with
obesity
and
type
2
diabetes
differ
from
lean
healthy
individuals
in
their
abundance
of
certain
gut
microbial
species
gene
richness.
Abundance
Akkermansia
muciniphila,
a
mucin-degrading
bacterium,
has
been
inversely
associated
body
fat
mass
glucose
intolerance
mice,
but
more
evidence
is
needed
humans.
The
impact
diet
weight
loss
on
this
bacterial
unknown.
Our
objective
was
to
evaluate
the
association
between
faecal
A.
muciniphila
abundance,
microbiome
richness,
diet,
host
characteristics,
changes
after
calorie
restriction
(CR).
Design
intervention
consisted
6-week
CR
period
followed
by
stabilisation
overweight
obese
adults
(N=49,
including
41
women).
Faecal
bioclinical
parameters
were
measured
at
baseline
stabilisation.
Results
At
related
fasting
glucose,
waist-to-hip
ratio
subcutaneous
adipocyte
diameter.
Subjects
higher
richness
exhibited
healthiest
metabolic
status,
particularly
plasma
triglycerides
distribution.
displayed
greater
improvement
insulin
sensitivity
markers
other
clinical
CR.
These
participants
also
experienced
reduction
it
remained
significantly
than
lower
abundance.
known
be
health.
Conclusions
healthier
status
better
outcomes
overweight/obese
adults.
interaction
microbiota
ecology
warrants
further
investigation.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2015,
Volume and Issue:
7(4), P. 2839 - 2849
Published: April 14, 2015
During
feeding,
the
gut
microbiota
contributes
to
host
energy
acquisition
and
metabolic
regulation
thereby
influencing
development
of
disorders
such
as
obesity
diabetes.
Short-chain
fatty
acids
(SCFAs)
acetate,
butyrate,
propionate,
which
are
produced
by
microbial
fermentation
dietary
fiber,
recognized
essential
sources
act
signal
transduction
molecules
via
G-protein
coupled
receptors
(FFAR2,
FFAR3,
OLFR78,
GPR109A)
epigenetic
regulators
gene
expression
inhibition
histone
deacetylase
(HDAC).
Recent
evidence
suggests
that
fiber
microbial-derived
SCFAs
exert
multiple
beneficial
effects
on
metabolism
not
only
improving
intestinal
environment,
but
also
directly
affecting
various
peripheral
tissues.
In
this
review,
we
summarize
roles
in
present
an
overview
current
understanding
its
physiological
functions.
Physiological Reviews,
Journal Year:
2019,
Volume and Issue:
100(1), P. 171 - 210
Published: Sept. 5, 2019
Fatty
acids
are
metabolized
and
synthesized
as
energy
substrates
during
biological
responses.
Long-
medium-chain
fatty
derived
mainly
from
dietary
triglycerides,
short-chain
(SCFAs)
produced
by
gut
microbial
fermentation
of
the
otherwise
indigestible
fiber,
constitute
major
sources
free
(FFAs)
in
metabolic
network.
Recently,
increasing
evidence
indicates
that
FFAs
serve
not
only
but
also
natural
ligands
for
a
group
orphan
G
protein-coupled
receptors
(GPCRs)
termed
acid
(FFARs),
essentially
intertwining
metabolism
immunity
multiple
ways,
such
via
inflammation
regulation
secretion
peptide
hormones.
To
date,
several
FFARs
activated
various
chain
lengths
have
been
identified
characterized.
In
particular,
FFAR1
(GPR40)
FFAR4
(GPR120)
long-chain
saturated
unsaturated
acids,
while
FFAR3
(GPR41)
FFAR2
(GPR43)
SCFAs,
acetate,
butyrate,
propionate.
this
review,
we
discuss
recent
reports
on
key
physiological
functions
FFAR-mediated
signaling
transduction
pathways
immune
We
attempt
to
reveal
future
research
opportunities
developing
therapeutics
disorders.
Physiological Reviews,
Journal Year:
2015,
Volume and Issue:
95(3), P. 727 - 748
Published: June 18, 2015
Obesity
and
type
2
diabetes
are
becoming
increasingly
prevalent
worldwide,
both
associated
with
an
increased
incidence
mortality
from
many
cancers.
The
metabolic
abnormalities
develop
years
before
the
onset
of
and,
therefore,
may
be
contributing
to
cancer
risk
individuals
aware
that
they
at
risk.
Multiple
factors
potentially
contribute
progression
in
obesity
diabetes,
including
hyperinsulinemia
insulin-like
growth
factor
I,
hyperglycemia,
dyslipidemia,
adipokines
cytokines,
gut
microbiome.
These
changes
directly
or
indirectly
progression.
Intentional
weight
loss
protect
against
development,
therapies
for
prove
effective
adjuvant
agents
reducing
In
this
review
we
discuss
current
epidemiology,
basic
science,
clinical
data
link
obesity,
how
treating
could
also
reduce
improve
outcomes.
Gut,
Journal Year:
2020,
Volume and Issue:
69(7), P. 1218 - 1228
Published: Feb. 17, 2020
Objective
Ageing
is
accompanied
by
deterioration
of
multiple
bodily
functions
and
inflammation,
which
collectively
contribute
to
frailty.
We
others
have
shown
that
frailty
co-varies
with
alterations
in
the
gut
microbiota
a
manner
accelerated
consumption
restricted
diversity
diet.
The
Mediterranean
diet
(MedDiet)
associated
health.
In
NU-AGE
project,
we
investigated
if
1-year
MedDiet
intervention
could
alter
reduce
Design
profiled
612
non-frail
or
pre-frail
subjects
across
five
European
countries
(UK,
France,
Netherlands,
Italy
Poland)
before
after
administration
12-month
long
tailored
elderly
(NU-AGE
diet).
Results
Adherence
was
specific
microbiome
alterations.
Taxa
enriched
adherence
were
positively
several
markers
lower
improved
cognitive
function,
negatively
inflammatory
including
C-reactive
protein
interleukin-17.
Analysis
inferred
microbial
metabolite
profiles
indicated
diet-modulated
change
an
increase
short/branch
chained
fatty
acid
production
secondary
bile
acids,
p-cresols,
ethanol
carbon
dioxide.
Microbiome
ecosystem
network
analysis
showed
bacterial
taxa
responded
occupy
keystone
interaction
positions,
whereas
frailty-associated
are
peripheral
networks.
Conclusion
Collectively,
our
findings
support
feasibility
improving
habitual
modulate
turn
has
potential
promote
healthier
ageing.
Cell Metabolism,
Journal Year:
2015,
Volume and Issue:
22(3), P. 516 - 530
Published: Aug. 20, 2015
Obesity,
diabetes,
and
metabolic
syndrome
result
from
complex
interactions
between
genetic
environmental
factors,
including
the
gut
microbiota.
To
dissect
these
interactions,
we
utilized
three
commonly
used
inbred
strains
of
mice—obesity/diabetes-prone
C57Bl/6J
mice,
obesity/diabetes-resistant
129S1/SvImJ
Jackson
Laboratory,
obesity-prone
but
diabetes-resistant
129S6/SvEvTac
Taconic—plus
derivative
lines
generated
by
breeding
in
a
new,
common
environment.
Analysis
parameters
microbiota
all
their
environmentally
normalized
derivatives
revealed
strong
microbiota,
diet,
site,
phenotype.
Strain-dependent
strain-independent
correlations
were
found
specific
phenotypes,
some
which
could
be
transferred
to
germ-free
recipient
animals
fecal
transplantation.
Environmental
reprogramming
resulted
becoming
obesity
resistant.
Thus,
development
obesity/metabolic
is
host
genetics,
diet.
In
permissive
backgrounds,
reprograming
can
ameliorate
syndrome.
Cell Reports,
Journal Year:
2015,
Volume and Issue:
12(10), P. 1656 - 1667
Published: Aug. 29, 2015
Alterations
in
the
composition
of
intestinal
microbiota
have
been
correlated
with
aging
and
measures
frailty
elderly.
However,
relationships
between
microbial
dynamics,
age-related
changes
physiology,
organismal
health
remain
poorly
understood.
Here,
we
show
that
dysbiosis
microbiota,
characterized
by
an
expansion
Gammaproteobacteria,
is
tightly
linked
to
age-onset
barrier
dysfunction
Drosophila.
Indeed,
alterations
precede
predict
onset
aged
flies.
Changes
occurring
prior
contribute
excretory
function
immune
gene
activation
intestine.
In
addition,
a
distinct
shift
follows
dysfunction,
leading
systemic
death.
Our
results
indicate
dynamics
could
also
varying
rates
decline
during
mammals.