Effect of dark sweet cherry powder consumption on the gut microbiota, short-chain fatty acids, and biomarkers of gut health in obese db/db mice

Cherries are fruits containing fiber and bioactive compounds (e.g., polyphenolics) with the potential of helping patients with diabetes and weight disorders, a phenomenon likely related to changes in the complex host-microbiota milieu. The objective of this study was to investigate the effect of che...

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Main Authors: Jose F. Garcia-Mazcorro, Nara N. Lage, Susanne Mertens-Talcott, Stephen Talcott, Boon Chew, Scot E. Dowd, Jorge R. Kawas, Giuliana D. Noratto
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: PeerJ Inc. 2018-01-01
Series:PeerJ
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Online Access:https://peerj.com/articles/4195.pdf