Pulse Crop Effects on Gut Microbial Populations, Intestinal Function, and Adiposity in a Mouse Model of Diet-Induced Obesity

The dietary fiber gap that is present in many countries co-exists with a low intake of grain legumes (pulses) that have 2−3 times more dietary fiber than cereal grains that are commonly recommended to increase fiber intake. Given the relationships among dietary fiber, gut health and chroni...

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Main Authors: John N. McGinley, Vanessa K. Fitzgerald, Elizabeth S. Neil, Heather M. Omerigic, Adam L. Heuberger, Tiffany L. Weir, Rebecca McGee, George Vandemark, Henry J. Thompson
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: MDPI AG 2020-02-01
Series:Nutrients
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Online Access:https://www.mdpi.com/2072-6643/12/3/593