Association between body mass index and Firmicutes/Bacteroidetes ratio in an adult Ukrainian population

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Authors

Alexander Koliada · D.F. Chebotarev Institute of Gerontology

Ganna Syzenko · Bogomolets National Medical University

Vladislav Moseiko · D.F. Chebotarev Institute of Gerontology

Liudmyla Budovska · Bogomolets National Medical University

Kostiantyn Puchkov · Bogomolets National Medical University

Vyacheslav Perederiy · Bogomolets National Medical University

Yuriy Gavalko

Abstract

The obtained data indicate that obese persons in Ukraine adult population have a significantly higher level of Firmicutes and lower level of Bacteroidetes compared to normal-weight and lean adults.

Topics & Keywords

Gut microbiota and health Diet and metabolism studies Dietary Effects on Health

UN Sustainable Development Goals

Good health and well-being

Publication Details

Published in: BMC Microbiology

Volume 17, Issue 1, pp. 120-120

DOI: 10.1186/s12866-017-1027-1

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