How strong is the evidence that gut microbiota composition can be influenced by lifestyle interventions in a cardio-protective way?

Year Published: 2020

Atherosclerosis

Victor Gerdes, Miguel Gueimonde, Lotta Pajunen, Max Nieuwdorp, Kirsi Laitinen

This review highlighted the current evidence on how diet and lifestyle interventions can affect the gut microbiome.

Key Findings: According to the results, "current evidence points to benefits of consuming high-fibre foods, nuts and an overall healthy dietary pattern to achieve beneficial effects on both gut microbiota and serum cardiovascular markers, primarily lipids."