Modulation of human intestinal microbiota in a clinical trial by consumption of a beta-D-glucan-enriched extract obtained from Lentinula edodes
Morales D, Shetty SA, Lopez-Plaza B, Gomez-Candela C, Smidt H, Marin FR, Soler-Rivas C
Published in European Journal of Nutrition
Key Findings
A shiitake beta-glucan extract shifted gut microbiota composition and short-chain fatty acid producers in hyperlipidaemic adults without major lipid changes.
Conclusions
Prebiotic-like microbiota effects with limited metabolic impact.
Limitations
Secondary microbiome analysis; modest sample; short intervention.
Supplements Studied
A shiitake beta-glucan extract shifted gut microbiota composition and short-chain fatty acid producers in hyperlipidaemic adults without major lipid changes.
Outcomes Measured
A shiitake beta-glucan extract shifted gut microbiota composition and short-chain fatty acid producers.
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