Research
Hormonal
Short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) produced by gut microbiota improve glucose homeostasis and insulin sensitivity by activating receptors like FFAR2/GPR43 and PPARγ.
Eat fiber-rich foods (vegetables, whole grains) to feed your gut bacteria. They will produce SCFAs like butyrate, which signal your body to improve insulin sensitivity and glucose control.
GoodSupportsHIGH confidence
They have been shown to exert beneficial effects on body weight, glucose homeostasis and insulin sensitivity... SCFA can also act as signaling molecules and activate various pathways such as the activation of the AMP-activated protein kinase (AMPK)... and Peroxisome proliferator-activated receptor gamma (PPARγ)...
Why this rating
Supported by multiple mechanistic studies cited in the review.
Source
The role of Gut Microbiota in the development of obesity and Diabetes
Othman A. Baothman et al. · Lipids in Health and Disease · 2016
DOI 10.1186/s12944-016-0278-4
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