Adiposity, gut microbiota and faecal short chain fatty acids are linked in adult humans

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Authors

Judlyn Fernandes · University of Toronto

S Rahat-Rozenbloom · University of Toronto

Thomas M.S. Wolever · St. Michael's Hospital

Elena M. Comelli · University of Toronto

Abstract

The results support the hypothesis that colonic fermentation patterns may be altered, leading to different faecal SCFA concentrations in OWOB compared with LN humans. More in-depth studies looking at the metabolic fate of SCFA produced in LN and OWOB participants are needed in order to determine the role of SCFA in obesity.

Topics & Keywords

Gut microbiota and health Diet and metabolism studies Nutritional Studies and Diet

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Zero hunger

Publication Details

Published in: Nutrition and Diabetes

Volume 4, Issue 6, pp. e121-e121

DOI: 10.1038/nutd.2014.23

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