Lower blood lipid level from the administration of plant tannins <i>via</i> altering the gut microbiota diversity and structure
Xiaoqi Wang, Wenjing Hao, Xinyi Huang, Ziyuan Duan
Abstract
. Ultimately, it was found that the diet with low levels of tannin could reduce blood triacylglycerol and cholesterol in sheep significantly by affecting the composition of the gut microbiota.
Topics & Concepts
Gut floraTanninBlood lipidsFood scienceCholesterolBiologyProanthocyanidinBiochemistryChemistryPolyphenolAntioxidantGut microbiota and healthTea Polyphenols and EffectsNutritional Studies and Diet