Vegan or not, plant-based foods boost gut microbes for better health

By Priyanjana Pramanik, MSc.

Analysis of microbiome data from over 21,000 individuals suggests that diet diversity and quality, rather than strict veganism, drive gut microbes linked to better health

researchers explored how dietary patterns impact the gut microbiome across diverse populations.

Their findings indicate that gut microbial profiles are reliable indicators of diet type. They identified specific microbes linked to poorer cardiometabolic health, particularly in omnivores consuming red meat, highlighting the benefits of plant-based diets.

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