Frontiers in Nutrition,
Journal Year:
2025,
Volume and Issue:
12
Published: March 31, 2025
Objective
To
examine
the
potential
association
between
dietary
index
of
gut
microbiota
(DI-GM)
scores
and
constipation
in
adult
women
United
States.
Methods
This
cross-sectional
study
used
data
from
participants
2005–2010
US
National
Health
Survey
(NHANES).
The
missing
values
covariables
were
filled
by
multiple
interpolation.
Multivariate
logistic
regression
models
to
determine
odds
ratios
(OR)
95%
confidence
intervals
(CI)
for
DI-GM
constipation.
Subgroup
analyses
also
performed
possible
interactions
Results
Of
7,325
subjects,
887
reported
constipations,
with
a
prevalence
12.1%.
After
adjustment
multivariate
modeling,
score
was
significantly
associated
(0.92
[95%
CI
0.87–0.96];
p
=
0.001).
Similar
results
found
beneficial
(OR
0.89
0.84
0.95];
0.
001).
revealed
that
relationship
remained
stable
(
>
0.05).
Conclusion
negatively
incidence
female
population.
Clinicians
should
consider
influence
structure
on
treatment
women.
Dietary
intervention
can
be
an
important
strategy
comprehensive
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(7), P. 1779 - 1779
Published: April 6, 2023
Functional
constipation
(FC)
is
a
gastrointestinal
disorder
with
high
incidence,
and
it
seriously
affects
patients'
physical
mental
health.
Several
studies
have
shown
that
the
gut
microbiome
associated
FC,
but
these
produced
inconsistent
findings,
few
reflecting
relationship
between
metabolites.
This
study
used
16S
rRNA
microbial
genomics
non-target
metabolome
based
on
liquid
chromatography-mass
spectrometry
to
analyze
microbiota
composition
serum
metabolic
profiles
of
30
FC
patients
28
healthy
individuals.
We
found
individuals
different
structures
profiles.
had
more
Bacteroides
butyrate-producing
bacteria
(Roseburia,
Faecaliberium,
Butyriccoccus).
The
upstream
products
host
arginine
biosynthesis
(2-oxoglutaric
acid,
L-glutamic
N-acetylornithine,
L-ornithine)
were
significantly
reduced
in
In
summary,
our
describes
functional
constipation.
It
reveals
may
be
increased
Bacteroidetes
downregulation
biosynthesis,
which
potential
markers
for
diagnosing
Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
71(44), P. 16568 - 16580
Published: Oct. 24, 2023
Constipation,
a
common
gastrointestinal
dysfunction,
damages
patients'
life
quality
and
predisposes
them
to
other
serious
diseases.
Current
strategies
against
constipation
often
cause
drug
dependency
side
effects.
Here,
we
demonstrated
that
broccoli-derived
exosome-like
nanoparticles
(BENs),
natural
product
with
high
stability,
ameliorated
LOP-induced
in
mice.
Specifically,
orally
administered
BENs
(17.5
mg/kg/d)
effectively
shortened
defecation
time,
sped
up
intestinal
propulsion
rate,
increased
feces
amount
constipated
also
raised
excitatory
neurotransmitters
SP
MTL
reduced
inhibitory
VIP
ET-1.
Mechanistically,
were
taken
by
gut
microbes,
restored
LOP-disordered
microbiota,
altered
microbial
metabolism
of
SCFAs
tryptophan,
as
evidenced
the
results
fluorescence
microscopy,
16S
rRNA
gene
sequencing,
nontargeted
metabolomics.
Thereinto,
BEN-enriched
SCFA-producing
microorganisms
are
closely
associated
levels
BEN-elevated
indole-3-pyruvic
acid
3-indoleacetic
highly
linked
ET-1,
SP,
levels.
Conclusively,
BENs,
mitigating
regulating
microbiota
tryptophan
metabolism,
showed
potential
be
developed
alternative
regimens
for
constipation.
Clinical Microbiology Reviews,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
37(3)
Published: June 28, 2024
SUMMARY
The
gut
microbiota
is
a
major
factor
contributing
to
the
regulation
of
energy
homeostasis
and
has
been
linked
both
excessive
body
weight
accumulation
fat
mass
(i.e.,
overweight,
obesity)
or
loss,
weakness,
muscle
atrophy,
depletion
cachexia).
These
syndromes
are
characterized
by
multiple
metabolic
dysfunctions
including
abnormal
food
reward
intake,
storage,
low-grade
inflammation.
Given
increasing
worldwide
prevalence
obesity,
cachexia,
associated
disorders,
novel
therapeutic
strategies
needed.
Among
different
mechanisms
explaining
how
capable
influencing
host
metabolism
balance,
numerous
studies
have
investigated
complex
interactions
existing
between
nutrition,
microbes,
their
metabolites.
In
this
review,
we
discuss
microbes
microbiota-derived
metabolites
regulate
metabolism.
We
describe
role
barrier
function
in
onset
inflammation
context.
explore
importance
gut-to-brain
axis
glucose
but
also
key
played
liver.
Finally,
present
specific
examples
using
targeted
approaches
such
as
prebiotics
probiotics
might
affect
metabolites,
signaling
pathways,
with
reflect
on
challenges
move
from
bench
bedside.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(4), P. 483 - 483
Published: Feb. 7, 2024
Normal
pregnancy
involves
numerous
physiological
changes,
including
changes
in
hormone
levels,
immune
responses,
and
metabolism.
Although
several
studies
have
shown
that
the
gut
microbiota
may
an
important
role
progression
of
pregnancy,
these
findings
been
inconsistent,
relationship
between
metabolites
change
dynamically
during
after
remains
to
be
clarified.
In
this
longitudinal
study,
we
comprehensively
profiled
temporal
dynamics
microbiota,
Scientific Reports,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14(1)
Published: Aug. 20, 2024
Dietary
micronutrients
are
integral
to
the
development
and
progression
of
constipation;
however,
specific
relationship
between
dietary
copper
intake
constipation
has
not
been
thoroughly
investigated.
This
study
aims
examine
correlation
among
U.S.
adults,
thereby
offering
novel
insights
recommendations
for
clinical
management
prevention
constipation.
Bowel
health
data
from
National
Health
Nutrition
Examination
Survey
(NHANES)
conducted
2005
2010
were
analyzed.
Subjects'
information
was
collected
through
questionnaire
records.
Multivariate
logistic
regression
analysis,
subgroup
curve
fitting
analysis
used
assess
chronic
After
adjusting
all
possible
confounders,
each
unit
increase
in
(converted
natural
logarithms)
associated
with
a
20%
reduction
prevalence
(OR
=
0.80;
95%
CI
0.65-0.98;
P
0.037).
The
interaction
P-values
subgroups
greater
than
0.05,
indicating
that
findings
stable
consistent
across
subgroups.
present
showed
significant
negative
association
adults.
finding
raises
healthcare
professionals'
awareness
impact
trace
elements
on
intestinal
important
implications
personalized
meal
plans
rational
supplementation
patients
npj Biofilms and Microbiomes,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
9(1)
Published: Sept. 23, 2023
Constipation
and
systemic
inflammation
are
common
in
late
pregnant
lactating
sows,
which
cause
health
problems
like
uteritis,
mastitis,
dystocia,
or
even
stillbirth,
further
influencing
piglets'
survival
growth.
Probiotic
supplementation
can
improve
such
issues,
but
the
beneficial
mechanism
of
relieving
constipation
enhancing
gut
motility
remains
underexplored.
This
study
aimed
to
investigate
effects
probiotic
drinking
water
sows
on
constipation,
inflammation,
growth
performance.
Seventy-four
were
randomly
allocated
(n
=
36)
control
38)
groups.
treatment
significantly
relieved
sow
enhanced
serum
IL-4
IL-10
levels
while
reducing
IL-1β,
IL-12p40,
TNF-α
levels,
increased
piglet
daily
gain
weaning
weight.
Furthermore,
administration
reshaped
bacteriome
phageome
structure/diversity,
accompanied
by
increases
some
potentially
bacteria.
At
113
days
gestation,
group
was
enriched
several
microbial
bioactive
metabolites,
multiple
carbohydrate-active
enzymes
that
degrade
pectin
starch,
fecal
butyrate
acetate,
metabolites
involved
vitamin
amino
acid
metabolism.
Our
integrated
correlation
network
analysis
revealed
alleviation
associated
with
changes
bacteriome,
phageome,
metabolic
potential,
Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
13
Published: Jan. 8, 2024
Background
This
overview
of
systematic
reviews
(SRs)
and
meta-analysis
(MAs)
aimed
to
systematically
collate,
appraise
synthesize
evidence
probiotics
for
functional
constipation
(FC)
in
children.
Methods
SRs/MAs
FC
children
were
identified
by
searching
Cochrane
Library,
PubMed,
Embase,
Web
science.
Assessment
Multiple
Systematic
Reviews
2
(AMSTAR-2),
Preferred
Reporting
Items
Meta-Analyses
(PRISMA),
Grading
Recommendations,
Assessment,
Development,
Evaluation
(GRADE)
unitized
two
reviewers
independently
assess
the
methodological
quality,
reporting
quality
evidence,
respectively.
Results
Seven
met
eligibility
criteria
included
this
study.
According
AMSTAR-2,
a
very
low
assessment
was
given
due
limitations
items
2,
4
7.
For
PRISMA
statement,
overall
unsatisfactory
lack
on
protocol,
risk
bias
across
studies,
synthesis
results,
additional
analysis.
GRADE,
outcomes
rated
as
moderate.
Conclusions
Probiotics
may
be
beneficial
improving
Because
inconsistent
conclusions,
further
rigorous,
normative
comprehensive
are
needed
provide
robust
definitive
conclusions.
Frontiers in Microbiology,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
14
Published: Jan. 11, 2024
While
dysbiosis
within
the
intestinal
ecosystem
has
been
associated
with
functional
constipation
(FC),
mechanisms
underlying
interactions
between
FC
and
microbiome
remain
poorly
elucidated.
Recent
investigations
suggested
that
host
microRNAs
(miRNAs)
can
modulate
bacterial
growth
influence
composition
of
gut
microbiome.
To
explore
connection
microbiota
fecal
miRNAs
in
patients,
we
initially
employed
16S
rRNA
sequencing
to
assess
microbial
landscape
30
patients
healthy
controls
(HCs).
The
α-diversity
group
exhibited
some
alterations,
β-diversity
significantly
differed,
signifying
distinctive
variations
HCs.
Subsequently,
identified
44
differentially
expressed
(DE)
feces
from
Through
correlation
analysis
DE
FC-associated
microbiota,
detected
an
interaction
involving
nine
(
miR-205-5p
,
miR-493-5p
miR-215-5p
miR-184
miR-378c
miR-335-5p
miR-514a-3p
miR-141-3p
miR-34c-5p
)
seven
genera
Oscillibacter
Escherichia.Shigella
UCG.002
Lachnospiraceae_NK4A136_group
Lachnospiraceae_UCG.010
Eubacterium_ruminantium_group
Megamonas
),
as
evidenced
by
a
co-occurrence
network.
Further,
comprehensive
panel
diagnostic
biomarkers
demonstrated
robust
discriminatory
capacity
predicting
status
when
integrated
into
random
forest
model
(AUC
=
0.832,
95%
CI:
65.73–98.88).
Microbiomes
correlating
enrichment
distinct
predicted
metabolic
categories.
Moreover,
correlated
bacteria
were
found
be
enriched
signaling
pathways
linked
colonic
contractility,
including
Axon
guidance,
PI3K-Akt
pathway,
MAPK
Hippo
pathway.
Our
study
offers
insight
global
relationship
context
FC,
presenting
potential
targets
for
further
experimental
validation
therapeutic
interventions.