Research
Micronutrients & recovery
Specific gut bacteria, particularly Akkermansia muciniphila and those producing short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) like butyrate, protect gut barrier integrity and reduce inflammation, whereas HFD reduces their abundance.
Feeding your gut bacteria fiber and prebiotics can increase beneficial bacteria like Akkermansia and butyrate producers, which strengthen your gut lining and reduce inflammation.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
A. muciniphila... is strongly correlated with leanness, insulin sensitivity, and reduced low-grade inflammation... Butyrate... is anti-inflammatory by stimulating... PPAR-γ, which leads to... NF-κB pathway inhibition.
Why this rating
Supported by multiple studies cited in the review.
Source
High-Fat, Western-Style Diet, Systemic Inflammation, and Gut Microbiota: A Narrative Review
Ida Malesza et al. · Cells · 2021
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