The Claim
The gut bacterial genera Phascolarctobacterium, Pelotomaculum, and Prevotella are associated with higher fecal concentrations of wine-derived polyphenol metabolites in healthy adults following moderate red wine consumption.
What the research says
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In healthy adults who drink moderate amounts of red wine, the presence of the gut bacteria Phascolarctobacterium, Pelotomaculum, and Prevotella is linked to higher levels of wine-derived polyphenol metabolites in feces.
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The gut bacterial genera Phascolarctobacterium, Pelotomaculum, and Prevotella are associated with higher fecal concentrations of wine-derived polyphenol metabolites in healthy adults after moderate red wine consumption.
When people drink red wine, polyphenols reach the gut unchanged, where specific bacteria break them down into smaller compounds. These bacteria feed on the polyphenols and produce waste products that accumulate in the stool. Other bacteria work together with them to make more of these waste products, increasing their total amount in the gut.
What the research says
1 studyAfter people drank red wine, scientists found that those with more wine-related compounds in their poop also had more of three specific gut bacteria: Phascolarctobacterium, Pelotomaculum, and Prevotella. This suggests these bacteria might help break down the wine.
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