Association of Intestinal Microbiota with Metabolic Markers and Dietary Habits in Patients with Type 2 Diabetes

2016122 citationsJournal Article

Authors

Yoshiharu Yamaguchi · Aichi Medical University

Kazunori Adachi · Aichi Medical University

Tomoya Sugiyama · Aichi Medical University

Akihiro Shimozato · Aichi Medical University

Masahide Ebi · Aichi Medical University

Naotaka Ogasawara · Aichi Medical University

Yasushi Funaki ·

Abstract

Diets low in protein and carbohydrates favor a healthy gut microbiome and improve glucose tolerance in T2DM patients, although further elucidation of the role of the gut microbiome could lead to better therapies and prophylaxes.

Topics & Keywords

Diet and metabolism studies Gut microbiota and health Gastrointestinal motility and disorders

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: Digestion

Volume 94, Issue 2, pp. 66-72

DOI: 10.1159/000447690

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