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The effect of nuts on the microbiome
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1. The microbiome is defined
The microbiome affects the functioning of its host (human) by, among other things, producing byproducts from undigested food residues, but also the biosynthesis of vitamins and amino acids. It consists of about 1,000 species with a common genome containing about 100 times more genes than that of humans. The gut microbiomes are a group of organisms composed mainly of bacteria but also of fungi that colonize the digestive system, especially its final segment, the large intestine.2. Microbes play a role in the body
It seals and modulates the immune response. That is why the qualitative and quantitative changes of these microorganisms are associated with functional disorders within the gut, chronic diarrhoea and constipation, and irritable bowel syndrome. The gut microbiome performs many different functions that are usually associated with biosynthesis, i.e. the production of substances or their metabolism.3. The effects of diet on microbes
This is not surprising, since diet is one of the factors that regulate the composition and differentiation of the microbiota. This is why the hypothesis has been that there is a clear link between health and gut microbiote. Bamberger et al. 2018). It affects quantity, diversity, but also the distribution of microbes. Rapid changes in the dietary model affect the modulation of the microbed within 24 hours of introduction. Human microbs vary greatly, affecting diet, but it also lifestyle. Large differences can also be observed between healthy people and those who suffer from various diseases. As the researchers noted, the diet of a species of microboes not only affects a single organism in the intestinal tract but also affects the overall structure of the microorganisms in a group of organisms, such as those with a healthy dietary system.4. The effect of nuts on the microbiome
One of the ingredients that may influence the modulation of microbiota is nutrition. However, there is a great deal of research that explains the positive effect of nutrition on health, especially in the bloodstream. The fermentation of the fiber bacteria supplied with nuts leads to the formation of short-chain fatty acids that increase digestion and the production of mucus in the final digestive tract. However the precise mechanism of action is not yet fully established, as only recent research has shown that the positive effects of the various nutrient sources on the diet of microbes can be observed, but the effects of these changes in the microbial metabolism of food are increasingly apparent in the lives of people living with this disease.5. Nuts aren't enough to change the microbiota
Galie et al. 2021), in which two research groups were tested to compare the effects of the Mediterranean diet and the inclusion of one serving of nuts on the daily menu without altering dietary habits for the gut microbiota. This suggests that the introduction of the nuts into the menu alone may not be sufficient intervention. The more diverse and less processed diet is therefore more micro-friendly. Without these elements, however, there is no mention of a healthy and valuable gut microflora. This is confirmed by scientific work (S. As it turned out, the diet was definitely better for the micro-organisms, and also significantly increased the effectiveness of the nutrients of the intestines.
