The Claim

Computational simulations of personalized dietary changes predict shifts in gut microbiome composition that are associated with reductions in a composite cardiometabolic index (CMI), indicating that diet–microbiome interactions are linked to metabolic health trajectories.

Source: Diet–microbiome associations in 10,068 individuals from the Human Phenotype Project to guide personalized nutrition

What the research says

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Correlation
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In plain English

Computer models that simulate personalized diets can predict changes in gut bacteria that correspond with improvements in a combined measure of heart and metabolic health.

See the scientific wording

Computational simulations of personalized dietary changes predict shifts in gut microbiome composition that are associated with reductions in a composite cardiometabolic index (CMI), suggesting diet–microbiome interactions may influence metabolic health trajectories.

Why this might work

Changing what you eat changes the bacteria in your gut, which then produce different chemicals that signal to your liver and fat tissue to burn more fat and reduce inflammation, leading to better blood sugar and cholesterol levels.

Suggested mechanismbased on 1 study

What the research says

1 study
  1. Study: Diet–microbiome associations in 10,068 individuals from the Human Phenotype Project to guide personalized nutrition

    Scientists used computer models to predict how changing your diet might change your gut bacteria, and found that these changes were linked to better heart and metabolic health—like lower fat and healthier blood fats.

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