1. The Therapeutic Potential of the Specific Intestinal Microbiome (SIM) Diet on Metabolic Diseases.
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Chu, Natural H. S., Chow, Elaine, and Chan, Juliana C. N.
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GUT microbiome , *HIGH-fiber diet , *SHORT-chain fatty acids , *FATTY liver , *MEDITERRANEAN diet , *PREBIOTICS - Abstract
Simple Summary: Prebiotics, essential for humans and our gut microbiome, maintain the ecosystem's homeostasis in a mutual relationship with the host and microbiome. As a gut microbiome modulator, poorly absorbed or indigestible carbohydrates interact with the gut microbiome, and its metabolites promote immune health. However, there is limited discussion of a habitual diet in metabolic diseases. Exploring the intricate crosstalk between dietary prebiotics and the specific intestinal microbiome (SIM) is intriguing to gain deeper insights into their therapeutic implications. Exploring the intricate crosstalk between dietary prebiotics and the specific intestinal microbiome (SIM) is intriguing in explaining the mechanisms of current successful dietary interventions, including the Mediterranean diet and high-fiber diet. This knowledge forms a robust basis for developing a new natural food therapy. The SIM diet can be measured and evaluated to establish a reliable basis for the management of metabolic diseases, such as diabetes, metabolic (dysfunction)-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD), obesity, and metabolic cardiovascular disease. This review aims to delve into the existing body of research to shed light on the promising developments of possible dietary prebiotics in this field and explore the implications for clinical practice. The exciting part is the crosstalk of diet, microbiota, and gut–organ interactions facilitated by producing short-chain fatty acids, bile acids, and subsequent metabolite production. These metabolic-related microorganisms include Butyricicoccus, Akkermansia, and Phascolarctobacterium. The SIM diet, rather than supplementation, holds the promise of significant health consequences via the prolonged reaction with the gut microbiome. Most importantly, the literature consistently reports no adverse effects, providing a strong foundation for the safety of this dietary therapy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
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- 2024
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