Modifying gut integrity and microbiome in children with severe acute malnutrition using legume-based feeds (MIMBLE): A pilot trial
Nuala Calder, Kevin Walsh, Peter Olupot‐Olupot, Tonny Ssenyondo, Rita Muhindo, Ayub Mpoya, Jerusa Brignardello, Xuedan Wang, Eleanor McKay, Douglas J. Morrison, Elaine Holmes, Gary Frost, Kathryn Maitland
Abstract
relative abundance increases from day 7 (5.8% ± 8.6%) to day 28 (10.9% ± 8.7%) in CpF (corrected p = 1.000). Legume-enriched feeds support aspects of gut function and the microbiome. Trial registration PACTR201805003381361.
Topics & Concepts
Interquartile rangeCalprotectinMedicineSevere Acute MalnutritionInternal medicineFecesMicrobiomeIntestinal permeabilityGastroenterologyMalnutritionAnimal scienceBiologyMicrobiologyInflammatory bowel diseaseDiseaseBioinformaticsChild Nutrition and Water AccessFood Security and Health in Diverse PopulationsChild Nutrition and Feeding Issues