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Interventions that increase the abundance of Akkermansia muciniphila improve metabolic parameters and reverse features of obesity and NAFLD.
Focus on dietary strategies that support Akkermansia muciniphila, such as consuming polyphenol-rich foods or fermented foods, as this specific bacteria is linked to improved insulin sensitivity and reduced liver fat in obesity.
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Interventions to increase Akkermansia muciniphila improve the metabolic parameters in obesity and NAFLD.
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Based on rodent models and small human studies cited (e.g., Cani et al., Shin et al.), but the paper notes inconsistent data regarding general microbiota composition.
Source
Role of gut microbiota and Toll-like receptors in nonalcoholic fatty liver disease
Kouichi Miura · World Journal of Gastroenterology · 2014
DOI 10.3748/wjg.v20.i23.7381
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