Publications by authors named "G Meric"
Purpose: Population-based studies on the associations of plant-based foods, red meat or dairy with gut microbiome are scarce. We examined whether the consumption of plant-based foods (vegetables, potatoes, fruits, cereals), red and processed meat (RPM) or dairy (fermented milk, cheese, other dairy products) are related to gut microbiome in Finnish adults.
Methods: We utilized data from the National FINRISK/FINDIET 2002 Study (n = 1273, aged 25-64 years, 55% women).
Article Synopsis
- This study explores the effectiveness of combining genomic and gut metagenomic assessments to better predict the risk of diseases like coronary artery disease, type 2 diabetes, Alzheimer’s, and prostate cancer, using data from a long-term health record follow-up.
- The researchers found that using polygenic risk scores (PRSs) significantly enhances disease prediction compared to traditional risk factors alone.
- By integrating PRSs with gut microbiome scores and conventional risk factors, they achieved the best predictive outcomes for the diseases studied, highlighting the potential of multiomics in early disease detection and risk profiling.