Akkermansia muciniphila and improved metabolic health during a dietary intervention in obesity: relationship with gut microbiome richness and ecology

Conclusions
A. muciniphila is associated with a healthier metabolic status and better clinical outcomes after CR in overweight/obese adults. The interaction between gut microbiota ecology and A. muciniphila warrants further investigation.

Trial registration number
NCT01314690.

Source: Gut - February 12, 2016 Category: Gastroenterology Authors: Dao, M. C., Everard, A., Aron-Wisnewsky, J., Sokolovska, N., Prifti, E., Verger, E. O., Kayser, B. D., Levenez, F., Chilloux, J., Hoyles, L., MICRO-Obes Consortium, Dumas, M.-E., Rizkalla, S. W., Dore, J., Cani, P. D., Clement, K. Tags: Editor's choice, Press releases Gut microbiota Source Type: research