Dominant gut microbiota impact insulin resistance (IMAGE)

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Dominant gut microbiota impact insulin resistance

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The study showed that people whose gut bacteria are dominated by Lachnospiraceae tend to have higher levels of insulin resistance and higher fecal monosaccharide content. Those with more Bacteroidales tended to have lower insulin resistance and lower fecal monosaccharide content.

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