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Can the microbiota prevent obesity and metabolic diseases?

A diet including larger amounts of dietary fiber and prebiotics is necessary to promote a healthy microbiota. Prof. Raylene Reimer from the University of Calgary emphasizes that prevention of obesity and metabolic diseases needs to start early in the life span, as early as in pregnancy and infancy.
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August 13, 2018
by helen.seibel@beneo.com
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Russo F, Riezzo G, Chiloiro M et al.

Russo F, Riezzo G, Chiloiro M et al. (2010) Metabolic effects of a diet with inulin-enriched pasta in healthy young volunteers. Curr Pharm Des 16(7): 825–831. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/20388093
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October 24, 2017
by David Bouckaert
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Pourghassem Gargari B, Dehghan P, Aliasgharzadeh A et al.

Pourghassem Gargari B, Dehghan P, Aliasgharzadeh A et al. (2013) Effects of high performance inulin supplementation on glycemic control and antioxidant status in women with type 2 diabetes. Diabetes Metab J 37(2): 140–148. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/23641355
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October 24, 2017
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Neyrinck AM, Pachikian B, Taminiau B et al.

Neyrinck AM, Pachikian B, Taminiau B et al. (2016) Intestinal Sucrase as a Novel Target Contributing to the Regulation of Glycemia by Prebiotics. PLoS ONE 11(8): e0160488. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27623982
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October 24, 2017
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Liu F, Prabhakar M, Ju J et al.

Liu F, Prabhakar M, Ju J et al. (2017) Effect of inulin-type fructans on blood lipid profile and glucose level: A systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials. Eur J Clin Nutr 71(1): 9–20. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/27623982
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October 24, 2017
by David Bouckaert
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Liu E, Kume A, Yan H et al.

Liu E, Kume A, Yan H et al. (2012) Increased insulinogenic indexes after liquid food (Inslow) intake in subjects with impaired glucose tolerance and type-2 diabetes: A randomised controlled trial. IJFS: 278–286. http://scidoc.org/ArchiveIJFS.php
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Lightowler H, Thondre S, Holz A et al.

Lightowler H, Thondre S, Holz A et al. (2017) Replacement of glycaemic carbohydrates by inulin-type fructans from chicory (oligofructose, inulin) reduces the postprandial blood glucose and insulin response to foods: Report of two double-blind, randomized, controlled trials. Eur J Nutr. https://www.n
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October 24, 2017
by David Bouckaert
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Kahlhofer J, Karschin J, Silberhorn-Buhler H et al.

Kahlhofer J, Karschin J, Silberhorn-Buhler H et al. (2016) Effect of low-glycemic-sugar-sweetened beverages on glucose metabolism and macronutrient oxidation in healthy men. Int J Obes (Lond) 40(6): 990–997. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/26869244
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October 24, 2017
by David Bouckaert
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International Food Information council

International Food Information council (2017) Food & Health Survey. http://www.foodinsight.org/2017-food-and-health-survey
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October 24, 2017
by David Bouckaert
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International Diabetes Federation

International Diabetes Federation (2015) IDF Diabetes Atlas 7th edition. http://www.diabetesatlas.org
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October 24, 2017
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