Pectic oligosaccharides ameliorate high-fat diet-induced obesity and hepatic steatosis in association with modulating gut microbiota in mice
Shengnan Yu, Haoyu Wang, Luwen Cui, Jingyi Wang, Zixuan Zhang, Zhinan Wu, Xiaoqian Lin, Ningning He, Yuanqiang Zou, Shangyong Li
Abstract
, which were previously considered harmful bacteria. Notably, the changed gut microbiota was associated with the obesity prevention of POS. These findings demonstrate that POS regulates particular gut microbiota, which is essential owing to its ability to prevent disorders associated with obesity.
Topics & Concepts
SteatosisGut floraObesityEndocrinologyInternal medicineBiologyChemistryMedicineBiochemistryDiet and metabolism studiesGut microbiota and healthDiet, Metabolism, and Disease