Microbiota-Dependent Fiber Responses: A Proof-of-Concept Study on Short-chain Fatty Acid Production in Prevotella- and Bacteroides-Dominated Healthy Individuals.

Background: Dietary fiber supports metabolic health via microbial fermentation, producing short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs). However, metabolic responses to fiber vary between individuals, potentially due to differences in gut microbiota composition. The Prevotella-to-Bacteroides (P/B) ratio has emerged as a potential biomarker for fiber responsiveness.

Gut microbiota and circadian disruption in humans: Is there a rationale for metabolic disorders?

Circadian disruption, arising from behaviors such as shift work and sleep deprivation, is increasingly prevalent and associated with metabolic disorders, including obesity, type 2 diabetes, and cardiovascular disease. The gut microbiome plays a crucial role in metabolic homeostasis by producing metabolites - such as short-chain fatty acids, secondary bile acids, and microbial-associated molecular patterns - that influence nutrient absorption, immune responses, and host metabolism in alignment with circadian rhythms. This review explores how circadian disruptors influence the human gut microbiome, focusing on changes in microbial composition, diversity, and functionality, and their implications for metabolic health.

Calanus Oil and Lifestyle Interventions Improve Glucose Homeostasis in Obese Subjects with Insulin Resistance.

Obesity increases the risk for insulin resistance (IR) and type-2 diabetes. Lifestyle interventions (LI) and dietary supplementation can help mitigate IR. We investigated the effect of calanus oil (CO) supplementation, combined with LI, on glucose homeostasis in obese subjects.

Bridging the Gap from Enterotypes to Personalized Dietary Recommendations: A Metabolomics Perspective on Microbiome Research.

Advances in high-throughput DNA sequencing have propelled research into the human microbiome and its link to metabolic health. We explore microbiome analysis methods, specifically emphasizing metabolomics, how dietary choices impact the production of microbial metabolites, providing an overview of studies examining the connection between enterotypes and diet, and thus, improvement of personalized dietary recommendations. Acetate, propionate, and butyrate constitute more than 95% of the collective pool of short-chain fatty acids.