Gut microbiota and fecal short chain fatty acids differ with adiposity and country of origin: The METS-Microbiome Study
G. Ecklu-Mensah, C. Choo-Kang, M. G. Maseng, S. Donato, P. Bovet, K. Bedu-Addo, J. Plange-Rhule, T. E. Forrester, E. V. Lambert, D. Rae, A. Luke, B. T. Layden, S. O'Keefe, J. A. Gilbert, L. R. Dugas
This study examines how gut microbiota, short chain fatty acids (SCFAs), and obesity vary by country of origin and adiposity in a large African-origin cohort, finding significant differences in microbial composition and SCFA levels across populations.
bioRxiv · Mar 21, 2023Microbiology