Soy Protein Compared with Milk Protein in a Western Diet Increases Gut Microbial Diversity and Reduces Serum Lipids in Golden Syrian Hamsters [Nutrient Physiology, Metabolism, and Nutrient-Nutrient Interactions]

Conclusion: Dietary protein sources in male Golden Syrian hamsters fed a Western diet affect the gut microbiota, and soy protein may reduce lipogenesis through alterations of the gut microbial community.

Source: Journal of Nutrition - March 31, 2016 Category: Nutrition Authors: Butteiger, D. N., Hibberd, A. A., McGraw, N. J., Napawan, N., Hall-Porter, J. M., Krul, E. S. Tags: Nutrient Physiology, Metabolism, and Nutrient-Nutrient Interactions Source Type: research