A1 Refereed original research article in a scientific journal
Faecal levels of Bifidobacterium and Clostridium coccoides but not plasma lipopolysaccharide are inversely related to insulin and HOMA index in women
Authors: Teixeira TFS, Grzeskowiak LM, Salminen S, Laitinen K, Bressan J, Peluzio MDG
Publisher: CHURCHILL LIVINGSTONE
Publication year: 2013
Journal: Clinical Nutrition
Journal name in source: CLINICAL NUTRITION
Journal acronym: CLIN NUTR
Number in series: 6
Volume: 32
Issue: 6
First page : 1017
Last page: 1022
Number of pages: 6
ISSN: 0261-5614
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.clnu.2013.02.008(external)
Abstract
Conclusions: Abundance of specific microbes is distinct between obese and lean women, but is not associated with LPS level. Bifidobacterial and C coccoides levels are associated with insulin sensitivity. These bacterial groups may be capable of modulating insulin action. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ltd and European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism. All rights reserved.
Conclusions: Abundance of specific microbes is distinct between obese and lean women, but is not associated with LPS level. Bifidobacterial and C coccoides levels are associated with insulin sensitivity. These bacterial groups may be capable of modulating insulin action. (C) 2013 Elsevier Ltd and European Society for Clinical Nutrition and Metabolism. All rights reserved.
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