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Gut Microbiota Composition in Obese and Normal Weight Adults in Iran
- Source :
- Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, Vol 30, Iss 193, Pp 12-20 (2021)
- Publication Year :
- 2021
- Publisher :
- Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences, 2021.
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Abstract
- Background and purpose: Increasing prevalence of obesity over the past few decades constitutes a global health challenge. Recent evidence suggests that gut microbiota may contribute to weight control. So, the present study aimed at comparing the frequency of different bacteria in gut microbiota between obese and normal weight people in Iran. Materials and methods: Thirty normal weight (BMI of 18.5- 25 kg/m²) and 27 obese adults (BMI of 30 kg/m² or higher) were included in this case-control study. Dietary intake was assessed using food frequency questionnaire (FFQ). Anthropometric measurements and collection of blood and faecal samples were also done. Then, gut microbiota composition was assessed using quantitative real-time PCR. Results: The mean age of participants and concentrations of fasting blood glucose and insulin, insulin resistance index, triglyceride concentration and hsCRP were higher in obese group than the normal group (P0.05). Conclusion: In this study, the frequencies of some bacterial genera of intestinal microbiota were significantly different between obese and normal weight individuals. Therefore, population-based studies are needed to confirm current findings. Moreover, in order to achieve personalized medicine goals, information on gut microbiota composition could be helpful.
- Subjects :
- gut microbiota
microbiome
obesity
normal weight
Medicine
Medicine (General)
R5-920
Subjects
Details
- Language :
- English, Persian
- ISSN :
- 17359260 and 17359279
- Volume :
- 30
- Issue :
- 193
- Database :
- Directory of Open Access Journals
- Journal :
- Journal of Mazandaran University of Medical Sciences
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- edsdoj.718f6c99e354823b5bcd464cec61c90
- Document Type :
- article