The Effects of Vegetarian and Vegan Diets on Gut Microbiota
Comenius University Bratislava · Slovak Medical University · +2 more institutions
Abstract
The difference in gut microbiota composition between individuals following vegan or vegetarian diets and those following omnivorous diets is well documented. A plant-based diet appears to be beneficial for human health by promoting the development of more diverse and stable microbial systems. Additionally, vegans and vegetarians have significantly higher counts of certain Bacteroidetes-related operational taxonomic units compared to omnivores. Fibers (that is, non-digestible carbohydrates, found exclusively in plants) most consistently increase lactic acid bacteria, such as Ruminococcus, E. rectale, and Roseburia, and reduce Clostridium and Enterococcus species. Polyphenols, also abundant in plant foods,…
Citation impact
- FWCI
- 25.38
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- 100%
- References
- 113
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7Topics & keywords
- Ruminococcus
- Gut flora
- Biology
- Bifidobacterium
- Omnivore
- Food science
- Lactobacillus
- Roseburia