Vegan diet can boost gut microbes and lead to improved body weight and blood sugar control
New research suggests that a 16-week vegan diet can boost the gut microbes that are related to improvements in body weight, body composition and blood sugar control.
Changes to the gut microbes were associated with a reduction of body weight (an average of 5.8 kg due to the reduction in fat mass and visceral fat) and increases in insulin sensitivity. The authors say that fibre is the most important component of plant foods that promotes a healthy gut microbiome.
Natasja King 