Publications by authors named "Violeta Nunes de Morais"
Article Synopsis
- A high-fat and high-fructose diet can alter gut microbiota and lead to metabolic changes, while chia oil contains beneficial alpha-linolenic acid with potential gut health benefits.
- In an experiment with rats, those on a high-fat diet supplemented with chia oil showed increased levels of immunoglobulin A and short-chain fatty acids, indicating improved intestinal health.
- Despite the benefits of chia oil, the overall diversity of gut microbiota remained unchanged, but certain beneficial bacterial genera were more prevalent in rats consuming chia oil compared to standard diets.
A diet rich in sugar and fat can promote metabolic disorders development, especially in the intestine. Chia flour (Salvia hispanica. L) is a source of dietary fiber, alpha-linolenic fatty acid (ALA), bioactive peptides, and phenolics, promoting health benefits.
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