Am J Physiol Endocrinol Metab March 2019 PMID 30562060

Microbial fermentation of flaxseed fibers modulates the transcriptome of GPR41-expressing enteroendocrine cells and protects mice against diet-induced obesity.

Tulika Arora, Olga Rudenko, Kristoffer Lihme Egerod, Anna Sofie Husted, Petia Kovatcheva-Datchary, Rozita Akrami, Mette Kristensen, Thue W Schwartz, Fredrik Bäckhed

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Peak: 14 in Feb 2019
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The overall tone reflects strong agreement and high interest, with many posts praising the findings about flaxseed fibers improving gut health and reducing obesity. Words like 'protects,' 'surprising benefits,' and 'metabolism' convey a sense of importance, while references to specific genes and microbial changes demonstrate some level of engagement, though mostly at a summary level. This indicates a recognition of its potential impact on health and nutrition research.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most discussions strongly support the positive findings of the study, emphasizing benefits like obesity prevention and gut health improvement.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest by referencing specific research details, such as microbial fermentation, gut health, and metabolic effects.

EngagementModerate engagement

While many posts reference the study and its implications, they tend to be brief or share summaries without deep technical analysis, leading to moderate engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussions highlight the potential significance of flaxseed's effects on metabolism and gut health, suggesting a possible impact on dietary recommendations and health practices.

Abstract in brief

  • The study found that fermenting flaxseed fibers in the gut changes the composition of gut bacteria, increases beneficial microbes like Bifidobacterium and Akkermansia, and restores short-chain fatty acid production, particularly butyrate.
  • These changes lead to specific gene activity in the colon's enteroendocrine cells related to cell growth and transport, which are not seen in the ileum, and help protect mice from gaining weight on a high-fat diet.
  • Overall, flaxseed fibers boost gut health by reshaping bacteria, increasing beneficial metabolites, and improving cell functions in the colon, which together help prevent diet-induced obesity in mice.]

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Kristen Jakobitz
@KristenJakobitz · X

According to recent research published in the American Journal of Physiology Endocrinology and Metabolism, #flaxseeds ferment in our gut causing changes in #GutHealth and resulting in improved #WeightLoss for those who are overweight. https://t.co/sUmVmf5Wz4 https://t.co/ZEufuxXbHh

Feb 24, 2019 · 8 likes · 4 shares · 19,603 followers View post →
Scott Anderson
@Psychobiotic · X

Microbial fermentation of flaxseed fibers modulates the transcriptome of GPR41-expressing enteroendocrine cells and protects mice against diet-induced obesity. https://t.co/Qy3YIgsnyq

Feb 6, 2019 · 4 likes · 1 share · 18,538 followers View post →
Ralph Turchiano
@RalphTurchiano · X

Flaxseed Fiber Surprising benefits for Metabolism and Overall health https://t.co/IsvzTzBcm8 https://t.co/wrLyeWdwYb

Feb 6, 2019 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 128 followers View post →
American Physiological Society
@APSPhysiology · X

Nice shout-out to @AJPEndoMetab in this article referencing a flaxseed/gut #microbiome study (https://t.co/Uy6rImsfu3). https://t.co/XwUd7IeEhv

Aug 8, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 13,993 followers View post →
American Physiological Society
@APSPhysiology · X

.@AJPEndoMetab study about flaxseeds (https://t.co/JeOMtlrCHe) is cited on slide No. 47 in @MSNLifestyle article about gut-friendly foods: https://t.co/PjX3GXhTIT #ISpyPhysiology https://t.co/r0RdI2FO3L

Aug 5, 2021 · 1 like · 2 shares · 13,993 followers View post →
AJP-Endocrinology and Metabolism
@AJPEndoMetab · X

Metabolic effects of #flaxseed fiber #fermentation; #APSselect by researchers @uniofgothenburg @uni_copenhagen FREE to read now at https://t.co/W403pACwaY #flaxseedfibers #microbiome #shortchainfattyacids #Congratulations #obesity #guthealth #dietinducedobesity https://t.co/yKjlCmc2F3

Feb 5, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,674 followers View post →

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Kirtland Air Force Base Health Promotion
@KirtlandHP · X

RT @APSPhysiology: .@AJPEndoMetab study about flaxseeds (https://t.co/JeOMtlrCHe) is cited on slide No. 47 in @MSNLifestyle article about g…

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AJP-Endocrinology and Metabolism
@AJPEndoMetab · X

RT @APSPhysiology: .@AJPEndoMetab study about flaxseeds (https://t.co/JeOMtlrCHe) is cited on slide No. 47 in @MSNLifestyle article about g…

Aug 6, 2021 · 2 shares · 2,674 followers View post →
American Physiological Society
@APSPhysiology · X

.@AJPEndoMetab study about flaxseeds (https://t.co/JeOMtlrCHe) is cited on slide No. 47 in @MSNLifestyle article about gut-friendly foods: https://t.co/PjX3GXhTIT #ISpyPhysiology https://t.co/r0RdI2FO3L

Aug 5, 2021 · 1 like · 2 shares · 13,993 followers View post →
American Physiological Society
@APSPhysiology · X

Nice shout-out to @AJPEndoMetab in this article referencing a flaxseed/gut #microbiome study (https://t.co/Uy6rImsfu3). https://t.co/XwUd7IeEhv

Aug 8, 2019 · 2 likes · 1 share · 13,993 followers View post →
Brodee Myers-Cooke
@BrodeeMC · X

Linseeds + weight loss “Our data suggest that flaxseed fiber affects host metabolism by increasing energy expenditure and reducing obesity as well as by improving glucose tolerance." American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism #eatreal https://t.co/zRk6oL433s

Mar 3, 2019 · 585 followers View post →
Everyday GF Gourmet
@LittleCinde · X

RT @KristenJakobitz: According to recent research published in the American Journal of Physiology Endocrinology and Metabolism, #flaxseeds…

Feb 26, 2019 · 4 shares · 2,191 followers View post →
Dr. Vincent Pedre
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RT @KristenJakobitz: According to recent research published in the American Journal of Physiology Endocrinology and Metabolism, #flaxseeds…

Feb 25, 2019 · 4 shares · 7,235 followers View post →
michele tremblay
@mialka · X

RT @KristenJakobitz: According to recent research published in the American Journal of Physiology Endocrinology and Metabolism, #flaxseeds…

Feb 24, 2019 · 4 shares · 1,158 followers View post →
CHSeaton
@COSseaton · X

RT @KristenJakobitz: According to recent research published in the American Journal of Physiology Endocrinology and Metabolism, #flaxseeds…

Feb 24, 2019 · 4 shares · 5,935 followers View post →
Kristen Jakobitz
@KristenJakobitz · X

According to recent research published in the American Journal of Physiology Endocrinology and Metabolism, #flaxseeds ferment in our gut causing changes in #GutHealth and resulting in improved #WeightLoss for those who are overweight. https://t.co/sUmVmf5Wz4 https://t.co/ZEufuxXbHh

Feb 24, 2019 · 8 likes · 4 shares · 19,603 followers View post →
Patty Doyle
@phdoyleneuro · X

RT @GMFHx: Studies reveling how fermentation works in the gut ecosystem are emerging. Now researchers show that microbial fermentation of f…

Feb 12, 2019 · 3 shares · 726 followers View post →
Stacey Auger
@staceyauger1 · X

RT @GMFHx: Studies reveling how fermentation works in the gut ecosystem are emerging. Now researchers show that microbial fermentation of f…

Feb 12, 2019 · 3 shares · 1,023 followers View post →
Pepe Luis Abdelmassih, Ph.D.
@ecofoodomics · X

RT @Psychobiotic: Microbial fermentation of flaxseed fibers modulates the transcriptome of GPR41-expressing enteroendocrine cells and prote…

Feb 7, 2019 · 1 share · 369 followers View post →
Ralph Turchiano
@RalphTurchiano · X

"Our data suggest that flaxseed fiber supplementation affects host metabolism by increasing energy expenditure and reducing obesity as well as by improving glucose tolerance. Future research should be directed to understand relativ…https://t.co/TY9l1X9kPW https://t.co/TthzC78qxf

Feb 7, 2019 · 128 followers View post →
Ralph Turchiano
@RalphTurchiano · X

Flaxseed Fiber Surprising benefits for Metabolism and Overall health https://t.co/IsvzTzBcm8 https://t.co/wrLyeWdwYb

Feb 6, 2019 · 3 likes · 2 shares · 128 followers View post →
Scott Anderson
@Psychobiotic · X

Microbial fermentation of flaxseed fibers modulates the transcriptome of GPR41-expressing enteroendocrine cells and protects mice against diet-induced obesity. https://t.co/Qy3YIgsnyq

Feb 6, 2019 · 4 likes · 1 share · 18,538 followers View post →
Dacal
@dakalito · X

Microbial fermentation of flaxseed fibers modulates the transcriptome of GPR41-expressing enteroendocrine cells and protects mice against diet-induced obesity | American Journal of Physiology-Endocrinology and Metabolism https://t.co/M4ZSKwem92

Feb 6, 2019 · 360 followers View post →
AJP-Endocrinology and Metabolism
@AJPEndoMetab · X

Metabolic effects of #flaxseed fiber #fermentation; #APSselect by researchers @uniofgothenburg @uni_copenhagen FREE to read now at https://t.co/W403pACwaY #flaxseedfibers #microbiome #shortchainfattyacids #Congratulations #obesity #guthealth #dietinducedobesity https://t.co/yKjlCmc2F3

Feb 5, 2019 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,674 followers View post →
Marita Ostos
@MaritaOstos · X

RT @bykriscampbell: Adding flaxseed fibers to a high-fat diet protects mice from obesity. Here's a close look at what happens to them in th…

Jan 2, 2019 · 8 shares · 159 followers View post →
dvp
@spunky4lfe · X

RT @bykriscampbell: Adding flaxseed fibers to a high-fat diet protects mice from obesity. Here's a close look at what happens to them in th…

Jan 1, 2019 · 8 shares · 1,173 followers View post →