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Lookup NU author(s): Dr Rachel Kimble, Phebee Gouinguenet, Ammar Ashor, Professor Christopher StewartORCiD, Dr Fiona MalcomsonORCiD, Aj Joel, Dr David Houghton, Professor Emma Stevenson, Dr Mario Siervo, Dr Oliver Shannon, Professor John Mathers
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Consumption of the Mediterranean dietary pattern (MedDiet) is associated with reduced risk of numerous non-communicable diseases. Modulation of the composition and metabolism of the gut microbiota represents a potential mechanism through which the MedDiet elicits these effects. We conducted a systematic literature search (Prospero registration: CRD42020168977) using PubMed, The Cochrane Library, MEDLINE, SPORTDiscuss, Scopus and CINAHL databases for randomised controlled trials (RCTs) and observational studies exploring the impact of a MedDiet on gut microbiota composition (i.e., relative abundance of bacteria or diversity metrics) and metabolites (e.g., short chain fatty acids). Seventeen RCTs and 17 observational studies were eligible for inclusion in this review. Risk of bias across the studies was mixed but mainly identified as low and unclear. Overall, RCTs and observational studies provided no clear evidence of a consistent effect of a MedDiet on composition or metabolism of the gut microbiota. These findings may be related to the diverse methods across studies (e.g., MedDiet classification and analytical techniques), cohort characteristics, and variable quality of studies. Further, well-designed studies are warranted to advance understanding of the potential effects of the MedDiet using more detailed examination of microbiota and microbial metabolites with reference to emerging characteristics of a healthy gut microbiome.
Author(s): Kimble R, Gouinguenet P, Ashor A, Stewart C, Deighton K, Matu J, Griffiths A, Malcomson FC, Joel A, Houghton D, Stevenson E, Minihane AE, Siervo M, Shannon OM, Mathers JC
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: Critical Reviews in Food Science and Nutrition
Year: 2023
Volume: 63
Issue: 27
Pages: 8698-8719
Online publication date: 01/04/2022
Acceptance date: 21/03/2022
Date deposited: 28/03/2022
ISSN (print): 1040-8398
ISSN (electronic): 1549-7852
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Inc.
URL: https://doi.org/10.1080/10408398.2022.2057416
DOI: 10.1080/10408398.2022.2057416
ePrints DOI: 10.57711/bns8-3619
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