July 2020 PMID 32075887

Mediterranean diet intervention in overweight and obese subjects lowers plasma cholesterol and causes changes in the gut microbiome and metabolome independently of energy intake.

Victoria Meslier, Manolo Laiola, Henrik Munch Roager, Francesca De Filippis, Hugo Roume, Benoit Quinquis, Rosalba Giacco, Ilario Mennella, Rosalia Ferracane, Nicolas Pons, Edoardo Pasolli, Angela Rivellese, Lars Ove Dragsted, Paola Vitaglione, Stanislav Dusko Ehrlich

Mentions

81
Peak: 21 in Feb 2020
across 5 sources since Feb 2020

Extended reach

314,937
potential audience

Total likes

95

Video views

438

Mentions per month

Feb 2020 – Aug 2025

Where it's discussed

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  • News23 articles
  • Blogs4 articles
  • YouTube3 videos
  • Facebook3 posts

AI synopsis

What people are saying

Discussions show strong enthusiasm for the study's findings, with phrases like 'lowers plasma cholesterol' and 'changes in the gut microbiome' underscoring its health implications, and users often reference it as a promising strategy for improving metabolic health, indicating both high interest and recognition of potential impact.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree that the research shows clear benefits of the Mediterranean diet on cholesterol and microbiome changes.

InterestHigh interest

The topic attracts high interest, as seen in repeated mentions and hashtags like #microbiome and #cholesterol, indicating relevance to health concerns.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants reference the study directly and discuss its implications, demonstrating a moderate level of engagement.

ImpactModerate impact

The emphasis on potential health strategies suggests that the findings are viewed as important, though some comments are more informational than transformative.

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Timothy Dinan
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Mediterranean diet intervention in overweight and obese subjects lowers plasma cholesterol and causes changes in the gut microbiome and metabolome independently of energy intake. February 19, 2020 | Gut View on Case: https://t.co/A2Ekpk2NNG https://t.co/sVFWSEbI1y

Feb 22, 2020 · 21 likes · 6 shares · 4,680 followers View post →
Bruno Ramos-Molina, PhD
@Brunorm84 · X

Mediterranean Diet Intervention in Overweight and Obese Subjects Lowers Plasma Cholesterol and Causes Changes in the Gut Microbiome and Metabolome Independently of Energy Intake @Gut_BMJ https://t.co/kKhl1asqSA

Feb 25, 2020 · 12 likes · 4 shares · 6,434 followers View post →
Donato Angelino
@don_angelino · X

#Mediterranean diet intervention in overweight and obese subjects lowers plasma #cholesterol and causes changes in the gut microbiome and metabolome independently of energy intake | Gut https://t.co/nERmBdu17y

Feb 24, 2020 · 12 likes · 1 share · 906 followers View post →
World Microbiome Day
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Feb 20, 2020 · 11 likes · 3 shares · 5,549 followers View post →
Gut Journal
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Think Biome
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Aug 22, 2020 · 9 likes · 8 shares · 288 followers View post →

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Santa Cruz Nutrition
@CruzNutrition · X

"Switching subjects to an MD while maintaining their energy intake reduced their blood cholesterol and caused multiple changes in their microbiome and metabolome that are relevant in future strategies for the improvement of metabolic health." https://t.co/Jw4glZ58FU

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@SilkeLeFay · X

#NCDs #publichealth #microbiome #cholesterol #agedcare #diabetes #health Mediterranean diet intervention in overweight and obese subjects lowers plasma cholesterol and causes changes in the gut microbiome and metabolome independently of energy intake . https://t.co/aGq4ETfMPA

Nov 15, 2020 · 1 like · 4,599 followers View post →
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Think Biome
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Mediterranean diet intervention in overweight and obese subjects lowers plasma cholesterol and causes changes in the gut microbiome and metabolome independently of energy intake https://t.co/XYQLCQlZOH

Aug 22, 2020 · 9 likes · 8 shares · 288 followers View post →
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Emad El-Omar
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Gut Journal
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Gut Journal
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May 7, 2020 · 10 likes · 9 shares · 31,179 followers View post →
Peter Dingle (PhD)
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Apr 18, 2020 · 2 likes · 2,299 followers View post →
Matthieu Pichaud
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Mar 18, 2020 · 27 followers View post →
Marcia S Newman
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Feb 25, 2020 · 4 shares · 171 followers View post →
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Gut Journal
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Feb 25, 2020 · 4 shares · 31,179 followers View post →
Emad El-Omar
@emadelomar · X

RT @Brunorm84: Mediterranean Diet Intervention in Overweight and Obese Subjects Lowers Plasma Cholesterol and Causes Changes in the Gut Mic…

Feb 25, 2020 · 4 shares · 3,876 followers View post →
Bruno Ramos-Molina, PhD
@Brunorm84 · X

Mediterranean Diet Intervention in Overweight and Obese Subjects Lowers Plasma Cholesterol and Causes Changes in the Gut Microbiome and Metabolome Independently of Energy Intake @Gut_BMJ https://t.co/kKhl1asqSA

Feb 25, 2020 · 12 likes · 4 shares · 6,434 followers View post →
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Feb 24, 2020 · 6 shares · 3 followers View post →
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Donato Angelino
@don_angelino · X

#Mediterranean diet intervention in overweight and obese subjects lowers plasma #cholesterol and causes changes in the gut microbiome and metabolome independently of energy intake | Gut https://t.co/nERmBdu17y

Feb 24, 2020 · 12 likes · 1 share · 906 followers View post →
Emad El-Omar
@emadelomar · X

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Feb 22, 2020 · 6 shares · 1,207 followers View post →
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Feb 22, 2020 · 6 shares · 10,765 followers View post →
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Timothy Dinan
@TedDinan · X

Mediterranean diet intervention in overweight and obese subjects lowers plasma cholesterol and causes changes in the gut microbiome and metabolome independently of energy intake. February 19, 2020 | Gut View on Case: https://t.co/A2Ekpk2NNG https://t.co/sVFWSEbI1y

Feb 22, 2020 · 21 likes · 6 shares · 4,680 followers View post →
Metabolomics Papers
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Feb 21, 2020 · 1 like · 1,489 followers View post →
Metagenomics Papers
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Feb 21, 2020 · 3,702 followers View post →
Symbiosis papers
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Ilario Ferrocino
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Feb 21, 2020 · 3 shares · 139 followers View post →
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Feb 20, 2020 · 1 like · 7,776 followers View post →
World Microbiome Day
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