The Claim
Daily consumption of soy or lupin protein for five weeks increases gut microbiome diversity and the abundance of Bacillota and butyryl-CoA transferase-positive bacteria in adolescent boys with overweight or obesity.
What the research says
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In adolescent boys with overweight or obesity, consuming soy or lupin protein every day for five weeks leads to higher gut microbiome diversity and increased levels of Bacillota and butyryl-CoA transferase-positive bacteria.
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Daily consumption of soy or lupin protein for five weeks increases gut microbiome diversity and abundance of Bacillota and butyryl-CoA transferase-positive bacteria in adolescent boys with overweight or obesity, suggesting a shift toward a metabolically favorable microbial profile.
When adolescent boys with overweight or obesity eat soy or lupin protein daily, gut bacteria break down the protein and fiber to make butyrate, a molecule that fixes the gut lining. This stops harmful bacterial toxins from leaking into the blood, which lowers inflammation in fat tissue. Less inflammation lets the body respond better to insulin, lowering blood sugar and insulin levels.
What the research says
1 studyThis study gave overweight teen boys soy or lupin protein drinks every day for five weeks and found they grew more good gut bacteria that help with metabolism — exactly what the claim says.
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