Genistein improves glucose metabolism and promotes adipose tissue browning through modulating gut microbiota in mice
Shunhua Li, Liyuan Zhou, Qian Zhang, Miao Yu, Xinhua Xiao
Abstract
by genistein were associated with metabolic improvement. However, depleting gut microbiota abolished these benefits. Overall, our findings indicated that gut microbiota contributed to enhanced glucose metabolism and adipose tissue browning of genistein, providing a promising target for metabolic health protection.
Topics & Concepts
GenisteinGut floraWhite adipose tissueAdipose tissueEndocrinologyBiologyInternal medicineCarbohydrate metabolismMetabolismBrowningThermogeninBiochemistryMedicineAdipose Tissue and MetabolismDiet and metabolism studiesGut microbiota and health