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Increasing adherence to the Mediterranean diet and lifestyle is associated with reduced fecal calprotectin and intra-individual changes in microbial composition of healthy subjects.
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Abstract
The Mediterranean diet (MED) is associated with the modification of gut microbial composition. In this pilot study, we investigate the feasibility of a microbiota-targeted MED-based lifestyle intervention in healthy subjects. MED intervention integrating dietary counseling, a supporting mobile application, and daily physical activity measurement using step trackers was prospectively applied for 4 weeks. Blood and fecal samples were collected at baseline, after the 4-week intervention, and at 6 and 12 months. Blood counts, inflammatory markers, microbial and eukaryotic composition were analyzed. Dietary adherence was assessed using daily questionnaires. All 20 healthy participants (females 65%, median age 37), completed the 4-week intervention. Adherence to MED increased from 15.6 ± 4.1 (baseline) to 23.2 ± 3.6 points (4 weeks), p < .01, reflected by increased dietary fiber and decreased saturated fat intake (both p < .05). MED intervention modestly reduced fecal calprotectin, white blood cell, neutrophil, and lymphocyte counts, within the normal ranges (P < .05). Levels of butyrate producers including
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