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November 2014 PMID 25156449

Starving our microbial self: the deleterious consequences of a diet deficient in microbiota-accessible carbohydrates.

Erica D Sonnenburg, Justin L Sonnenburg

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What people are saying

Overall, the group strongly agrees with the publication’s message, as seen in positive reactions like 'Oh, I just love the Sonnenberg sentence,' and discusses the health consequences of diet-induced microbiota imbalance, using phrases that reflect curiosity, concern, and appreciation for the research's importance. The tone and choice of words suggest a blend of enthusiasm and recognition of the research's broader implications.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions express strong support for the article’s emphasis on the negative effects of low microbiota-accessible carbs, highlighting phrases like 'love the Sonnenberg sentence' and echoing concern about dietary impacts on gut health.

InterestHigh interest

Participants demonstrate high curiosity and concern for microbiota health and diet, often referencing specific terminology and concepts like 'starving our microbial self,' indicating deep interest.

EngagementModerate engagement

Posts include direct quotes, reactions, and some shared knowledge, showing a moderate but meaningful level of engagement with the content, though mostly supportive and somewhat surface-level.

ImpactHigh impact

The discussions suggest the publication influences thoughts on diet and health, with some entries calling the findings a 'game changer' or emphasizing the importance of microbiota for immune health, indicating significant potential impact.

Abstract in brief

  • A diet low in microbiota-accessible carbohydrates (MACs), common in Western lifestyles, can alter the composition and function of gut microbiota, potentially leading to health issues and increased disease risk.
  • The Western microbiota may be considered dysbiotic—meaning imbalanced—and less capable of producing beneficial compounds like short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), which help regulate inflammation and support immune health.
  • Understanding the differences between an optimal versus a harmful microbiota, and how diet influences this, is crucial for developing treatments for diseases linked to microbiota imbalance and for promoting overall health.]
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りえ@10年前のカラダを取り戻す
@keep_Rie_minde · X

エビデンスはこちらの論文です Starving our Microbial Self: The Deleterious Consequences of a Diet Deficient in Microbiota-Accessible Carbohydrates 腸内細菌のエサになる炭水化物が減ることで起きるさまざまな悪影響について https://t.co/sEcoqrnZNQ

Jun 26, 2022 · 13 likes · 14,934 followers View post →
Elisa Haas, MD
@ElisaAHaas · X

@GutbitesMD Oh, I just love the Sonnenberg sentence: " We are starving our microbial self" https://t.co/WZmQ3VnCrO

Aug 29, 2022 · 3 likes · 1 share · 450 followers View post →
Katarina Smiljanec, PhD
@Katarina_CRO · X

Starving our Microbial Self: The Deleterious Consequences of a Diet Deficient in Microbiota-Accessible Carbohydrates https://t.co/5oxE0Nw1rd

Oct 27, 2019 · 1 like · 568 followers View post →
EchoTalk Echocardiography
@echotalk · X

RT @ElisaAHaas: @GutbitesMD Oh, I just love the Sonnenberg sentence: " We are starving our microbial self" https://t.co/WZmQ3VnCrO

Aug 30, 2022 · 1 share · 7,127 followers View post →
Richard Nikoley
@rnikoley · X

Starving our Microbial Self: The Deleterious Consequences of a Diet Deficient in Microbiota-Accessible Carbohydrates https://t.co/BLJyXUSLoi

Oct 13, 2019 · 5,549 followers View post →
ma
@docintraining0 · X

Starving our microbial self: the deleterious consequences of a diet deficient in microbiota-accessible carbohydrates. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/rFTU4HSpLw

Mar 27, 2019 · 42 followers View post →

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EchoTalk Echocardiography
@echotalk · X

RT @ElisaAHaas: @GutbitesMD Oh, I just love the Sonnenberg sentence: " We are starving our microbial self" https://t.co/WZmQ3VnCrO

Aug 30, 2022 · 1 share · 7,127 followers View post →
Elisa Haas, MD
@ElisaAHaas · X

@GutbitesMD Oh, I just love the Sonnenberg sentence: " We are starving our microbial self" https://t.co/WZmQ3VnCrO

Aug 29, 2022 · 3 likes · 1 share · 450 followers View post →
りえ@10年前のカラダを取り戻す
@keep_Rie_minde · X

エビデンスはこちらの論文です Starving our Microbial Self: The Deleterious Consequences of a Diet Deficient in Microbiota-Accessible Carbohydrates 腸内細菌のエサになる炭水化物が減ることで起きるさまざまな悪影響について https://t.co/sEcoqrnZNQ

Jun 26, 2022 · 13 likes · 14,934 followers View post →
Katarina Smiljanec, PhD
@Katarina_CRO · X

Starving our Microbial Self: The Deleterious Consequences of a Diet Deficient in Microbiota-Accessible Carbohydrates https://t.co/5oxE0Nw1rd

Oct 27, 2019 · 1 like · 568 followers View post →
Richard Nikoley
@rnikoley · X

Starving our Microbial Self: The Deleterious Consequences of a Diet Deficient in Microbiota-Accessible Carbohydrates https://t.co/BLJyXUSLoi

Oct 13, 2019 · 5,549 followers View post →
ma
@docintraining0 · X

Starving our microbial self: the deleterious consequences of a diet deficient in microbiota-accessible carbohydrates. - PubMed - NCBI https://t.co/rFTU4HSpLw

Mar 27, 2019 · 42 followers View post →
Paleogenomics - María Ávila Arcos
@paleogenomics.bsky.social · Bluesky

Starving our Microbial Self: The Deleterious Consequences of a Diet Deficient in Microbiota-Accessible Carbohydrates http://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1550413114003118

Aug 28, 2014 View post →