The Claim
Dietary phytochemicals including polyphenols, glucosinolates, and prebiotic fibers are associated with alterations in gut microbial composition and metabolic output, characterized by increased abundance of Akkermansia muciniphila, elevated short-chain fatty acid production, and decreased trimethylamine N-oxide synthesis, under conditions of circadian disruption.
What the research says
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Consuming plant compounds such as polyphenols, glucosinolates, and prebiotic fibers is associated with higher levels of Akkermansia muciniphila in the gut, increased production of short-chain fatty acids, and reduced trimethylamine N-oxide synthesis during circadian disruption.
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Dietary phytochemicals such as polyphenols, glucosinolates, and prebiotic fibers are associated with modulation of gut microbial composition and metabolic output, including increased abundance of Akkermansia muciniphila, enhanced SCFA production, and reduced TMAO synthesis, which may support metabolic health under conditions of circadian disruption.
Eating plant compounds like those in berries, broccoli, and fiber feeds good gut bacteria that make beneficial chemicals, which strengthen the gut lining and reduce harmful substances. These compounds also activate body signals that fix the internal clock, helping the gut and liver work in sync with day and night cycles. This stops toxins from leaking into the blood and lowers bad fat buildup, keeping metabolism healthy even when sleep or eating times are messed up.
What the research says
1 studyPlant compounds in foods like berries and broccoli can fix the bad gut bacteria caused by late-night eating and poor sleep, helping the body make more good chemicals and fewer bad ones, which keeps metabolism healthy.
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