Publications by authors named "Mao Nishimura"
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- A study investigates how gut bacteria might influence the blood pressure-lowering effects of barley, a fiber-rich grain expected to help with hypertension.
- Participants were classified as "responders" (with high barley intake and no hypertension) or "non-responders" (with high barley intake but hypertension risks).
- Results showed differences in gut bacterial composition between the two groups and allowed for the creation of a machine-learning model to predict the impact of barley on blood pressure, suggesting personalized dietary approaches may be developed in the future.
Article Synopsis
- * A study identified "responders" (participants with high barley intake but no dyslipidemia) and "non-responders" (participants with high barley intake and dyslipidemia) based on their gut bacteria profiles.
- * Machine learning analysis of gut bacteria revealed a model that predicts the effect of barley on dyslipidemia, indicating that understanding gut microbiomes could lead to personalized dietary recommendations.
Background: Barley contains abundant soluble beta-glucan fibers, which have established health benefits. In addition, the health benefits conferred by the gut bacteria have attracted considerable interest. However, few studies have focused on the barley consumption and gut bacteria of the Japanese population.
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