Intestinal Barrier Function and the Gut Microbiome Are Differentially Affected in Mice Fed a Western-Style Diet or Drinking Water Supplemented with Fructose [Nutrient Physiology, Metabolism, and Nutrient-Nutrient Interactions]

Conclusions: The consumption of a WSD or high fructose intake differentially affects gut permeability and the microbiome. Whether these differences are related to the distinct clinical outcomes, whereby the WSD primarily promotes weight gain and high fructose intake causes barrier dysfunction, needs to be investigated in future studies.

Source: Journal of Nutrition - May 1, 2017 Category: Nutrition Authors: Volynets, V., Louis, S., Pretz, D., Lang, L., Ostaff, M. J., Wehkamp, J., Bischoff, S. C. Tags: Obesity and Metabolism Research Articles, Gut Microbiome Research Articles Nutrient Physiology, Metabolism, and Nutrient-Nutrient Interactions Source Type: research