Publications by authors named "Sawako Tomioka"
Article Synopsis
- Microbiota-accessible carbohydrates (MACs), like l-arabinose and sucrose, can positively influence gut health and regulate body weight, but their specific effects are not fully understood.
- Research shows that l-arabinose helps reduce obesity in mice when combined with sucrose, by promoting beneficial gut bacteria that produce short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) like acetate and propionate.
- The study indicates that l-arabinose and sucrose work together to enhance SCFA production through different metabolic pathways in gut bacteria, suggesting the potential for MACs to be used for targeted gut health improvements.
Metabolic syndrome (MetS) is a multifactorial chronic metabolic disorder that affects approximately one billion people worldwide. Recent studies have evaluated whether targeting the gut microbiota can prevent MetS. This study aimed to assess the ability of dietary fiber to control MetS by modulating gut microbiota composition.
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