Microbiome March 2021 PMID 33736704

Xylitol enhances synthesis of propionate in the colon via cross-feeding of gut microbiota.

Shasha Xiang, Kun Ye, Mian Li, Jian Ying, Huanhuan Wang, Jianzhong Han, Lihua Shi, Jie Xiao, Yubiao Shen, Xiao Feng, Xuan Bao, Yiqing Zheng, Yin Ge, Yalin Zhang, Chang Liu

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64
Peak: 24 in Mar 2021
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What people are saying

The overall discussions support the article's findings, emphasizing xylitol’s role in enhancing beneficial bacteria and SCFA production, with comments like 'dynamically balance proportions' and references to the microbiome's health implications. The tone varies from scientific to casual, reflecting moderate enthusiasm and curiosity about the research's potential impact.

AgreementStrong agreement

Most individuals acknowledge the positive effects of xylitol on gut microbiota and SCFA production, indicating strong agreement with the publication.

InterestModerate interest

The discussion shows curiosity about the mechanisms and implications, though not highly passionate or detailed.

EngagementModerate engagement

Participants share articles and elaborate briefly, with some referencing secondary sources, but overall interaction remains moderate.

ImpactModerate impact

The discussion highlights potential health benefits and microbiome balancing, suggesting a mild to moderate perceived significance.

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J P Fanton
@HealthyFellow · X

#Xylitol enhances synthesis of #propionate in #colon via cross-feeding of #gut #microbiota https://t.co/ozlJNVP2Xz Attn: @_atanas_ @_INPST @ScienceCommuni2 @Tweet_Nutrition @deNutrients @DrPalmquist @bioMioSoftware @GMFHx @davidludwigmd @DrFrankLipman @AndrewMerle @BenBikmanPhD

Mar 19, 2021 · 25 likes · 10 shares · 25,992 followers View post →
Microbiome Papers
@MicrobiomePaper · X

Xylitol enhances synthesis of propionate in the colon via cross-feeding of gut microbiota https://t.co/2G8mRE6gtp https://t.co/5cAj1IOKu8

Mar 20, 2021 · 8 likes · 4 shares · 7,278 followers View post →
Microbiome
@MicrobiomeJ · X

Xylitol enhances synthesis of propionate in the colon via cross-feeding of gut microbiota https://t.co/d6rsetxTD3

Mar 19, 2021 · 6 likes · 20,487 followers View post →
Rene Sugar
@renesugar · X

Xylitol enhances synthesis of propionate in the colon via cross-feeding of gut microbiota https://t.co/EPw84Gl6ic https://t.co/clS9OHJGka

Nov 8, 2023 · 2 likes · 3,988 followers View post →
Rene Sugar
@renesugar · X

https://t.co/EPw84Gl6ic "key enzymes for xylitol digestion from different bacteria can together support the growth of micro-ecology, but they also enhanced the concentration of propionate, which lowered pH to restrict relative amounts of Escherichia and Staphylococcus."

Nov 8, 2023 · 2 likes · 3,988 followers View post →
Rene Sugar
@renesugar · X

https://t.co/EPw84Gl6ic "Based on the cross-feeding and competition among those bacteria, xylitol can dynamically balance proportions of the gut microbiome to promote enzymes related to xylitol metabolism and SCFAs."

Nov 8, 2023 · 2 likes · 3,988 followers View post →

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Nicolina
@Nicolina0815 · X

@CheweyLife @Greg21143362 @AlbertoRubioCa2 I happened to read a bit in a paper today. I don't know if you already know it!? https://t.co/hvFGNtZ24u

Mar 30, 2025 · 1 like · 1,250 followers View post →
Rene Sugar
@renesugar · X

Xylitol enhances synthesis of propionate in the colon via cross-feeding of gut microbiota https://t.co/QKLcXQhXw1

Nov 8, 2023 · 1 like · 3,988 followers View post →
Rene Sugar
@renesugar · X

https://t.co/EPw84Gl6ic "Based on the cross-feeding and competition among those bacteria, xylitol can dynamically balance proportions of the gut microbiome to promote enzymes related to xylitol metabolism and SCFAs."

Nov 8, 2023 · 2 likes · 3,988 followers View post →
Rene Sugar
@renesugar · X

https://t.co/EPw84Gl6ic "key enzymes for xylitol digestion from different bacteria can together support the growth of micro-ecology, but they also enhanced the concentration of propionate, which lowered pH to restrict relative amounts of Escherichia and Staphylococcus."

Nov 8, 2023 · 2 likes · 3,988 followers View post →
Rene Sugar
@renesugar · X

Xylitol enhances synthesis of propionate in the colon via cross-feeding of gut microbiota https://t.co/EPw84Gl6ic https://t.co/clS9OHJGka

Nov 8, 2023 · 2 likes · 3,988 followers View post →
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Oct 23, 2023 · 1 like · 8,617 followers View post →
Marty Glassman
@lsi1123 · X

@KAnnMaurer @davidasinclair @WHO "Xylitol, a white or transparent polyol or sugar alcohol, is digestible by colonic microorganisms and promotes the proliferation of beneficial bacteria and the production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs)". https://t.co/ytdStRVOCZ

Jun 30, 2023 · 1 like · 534 followers View post →
恭子
@kyokoishungry · X

@winxsagas lol dw this is orthorexic bs. while you may take in excess air chewing gum, it won’t actually do anything bad. and the sweeteners gum uses has no affect on gut bacteria (https://t.co/bKqEyZZAdS)

Jul 3, 2022 · 68 followers View post →
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@LabCocos · X

Fontes: https://t.co/RN09APuEov https://t.co/s1YzSHBGLU https://t.co/wDdbfXtBSI https://t.co/xGGD59DvZ5

Oct 13, 2021 · 2 likes · 606 followers View post →
Prabhath K M
@PrabhathKM1 · X

RT @BugSpeaks: Xylitol enhances synthesis of propionate in the colon via cross-feeding of gut microbiota https://t.co/OiJd1oRdLY #microbiome

Mar 23, 2021 · 3 shares · 1,165 followers View post →
Leucine Rich Bio
@LeucineRichBio · X

RT @BugSpeaks: Xylitol enhances synthesis of propionate in the colon via cross-feeding of gut microbiota https://t.co/OiJd1oRdLY #microbiome

Mar 23, 2021 · 3 shares · 1,629 followers View post →
Bug Speaks
@BugSpeaks · X

Xylitol enhances synthesis of propionate in the colon via cross-feeding of gut microbiota https://t.co/OiJd1oRdLY #microbiome

Mar 23, 2021 · 2 likes · 3 shares · 289 followers View post →
Kent Willis MD
@KentWillisMD · X

RT @masbarberi: Xylitol can dynamically balance proportions of the gut microbiome to promote enzymes related to xylitol metabolism and SCFA…

Mar 22, 2021 · 1 share · 3,625 followers View post →
Massimo Barberi
@masbarberi · X

Xylitol can dynamically balance proportions of the gut microbiome to promote enzymes related to xylitol metabolism and SCFAs. https://t.co/Od1XJngzD8

Mar 22, 2021 · 1 like · 1 share · 3,817 followers View post →
metagen human papers
@metagen_human · X

Xylitol enhances synthesis of propionate in the colon via cross-feeding of gut microbiota https://t.co/EsGtKVKIaX

Mar 22, 2021 · 75 followers View post →
Viviana
@VivianAya93 · X

RT @MicrobiomePaper: Xylitol enhances synthesis of propionate in the colon via cross-feeding of gut microbiota https://t.co/2G8mRE6gtp http…

Mar 22, 2021 · 4 shares · 133 followers View post →
Dr. R_ Kreaz
@Dr_R_Kreaz · X

RT @HealthyFellow: #Xylitol enhances synthesis of #propionate in #colon via cross-feeding of #gut #microbiota https://t.co/ozlJNVP2Xz Attn:…

Mar 22, 2021 · 10 shares · 2,166 followers View post →
Ronita De, PhD
@dronita_de · X

RT @HealthyFellow: #Xylitol enhances synthesis of #propionate in #colon via cross-feeding of #gut #microbiota https://t.co/ozlJNVP2Xz Attn:…

Mar 21, 2021 · 10 shares · 1,512 followers View post →
Zach Cizek
@zcizek · X

RT @HealthyFellow: #Xylitol enhances synthesis of #propionate in #colon via cross-feeding of #gut #microbiota https://t.co/ozlJNVP2Xz Attn:…

Mar 20, 2021 · 10 shares · 1,263 followers View post →
Johnatan Braz
@BrazJohnatan · X

RT @MicrobiomePaper: Xylitol enhances synthesis of propionate in the colon via cross-feeding of gut microbiota https://t.co/2G8mRE6gtp http…

Mar 20, 2021 · 4 shares · 29 followers View post →
ActiveCells®
@OnlyActiveCells · X

RT @MicrobiomePaper: Xylitol enhances synthesis of propionate in the colon via cross-feeding of gut microbiota https://t.co/2G8mRE6gtp http…

Mar 20, 2021 · 4 shares · 36 followers View post →
Maurício Lima
@dj_surfista · X

O xilitol não influenciou significativamente a estrutura do #microbioma intestinal. No entanto, aumentou a síntese de propionato no cólon por meio da alimentação cruzada da microbiota intestinal. #Xylitol https://t.co/aQK33Zr6zU

Mar 20, 2021 · 749 followers View post →
Microbiome Papers
@MicrobiomePaper · X

Xylitol enhances synthesis of propionate in the colon via cross-feeding of gut microbiota https://t.co/2G8mRE6gtp https://t.co/5cAj1IOKu8

Mar 20, 2021 · 8 likes · 4 shares · 7,278 followers View post →
Michael Carmody
@m_carmody · X

RT @HealthyFellow: #Xylitol enhances synthesis of #propionate in #colon via cross-feeding of #gut #microbiota https://t.co/ozlJNVP2Xz Attn:…

Mar 20, 2021 · 10 shares · 185 followers View post →
Atanas G. Atanasov
@_atanas_ · X

RT @HealthyFellow: #Xylitol enhances synthesis of #propionate in #colon via cross-feeding of #gut #microbiota https://t.co/ozlJNVP2Xz Attn:…

Mar 20, 2021 · 10 shares · 124,482 followers View post →
Science Communication
@ScienceCommuni2 · X

RT @HealthyFellow: #Xylitol enhances synthesis of #propionate in #colon via cross-feeding of #gut #microbiota https://t.co/ozlJNVP2Xz Attn:…

Mar 20, 2021 · 10 shares · 2,889 followers View post →
International Natural Product Sciences Taskforce
@_INPST · X

RT @HealthyFellow: #Xylitol enhances synthesis of #propionate in #colon via cross-feeding of #gut #microbiota https://t.co/ozlJNVP2Xz Attn:…

Mar 20, 2021 · 10 shares · 10,289 followers View post →
Karen Ford
@kfordil · X

RT @HealthyFellow: #Xylitol enhances synthesis of #propionate in #colon via cross-feeding of #gut #microbiota https://t.co/ozlJNVP2Xz Attn:…

Mar 19, 2021 · 10 shares · 241 followers View post →
Shashi Iyengar | Metabolic Health India®
@shashiiyengar · X

RT @HealthyFellow: #Xylitol enhances synthesis of #propionate in #colon via cross-feeding of #gut #microbiota https://t.co/ozlJNVP2Xz Attn:…

Mar 19, 2021 · 10 shares · 29,135 followers View post →
J P Fanton
@HealthyFellow · X

#Xylitol enhances synthesis of #propionate in #colon via cross-feeding of #gut #microbiota https://t.co/ozlJNVP2Xz Attn: @_atanas_ @_INPST @ScienceCommuni2 @Tweet_Nutrition @deNutrients @DrPalmquist @bioMioSoftware @GMFHx @davidludwigmd @DrFrankLipman @AndrewMerle @BenBikmanPhD

Mar 19, 2021 · 25 likes · 10 shares · 25,992 followers View post →
Microbiome
@MicrobiomeJ · X

Xylitol enhances synthesis of propionate in the colon via cross-feeding of gut microbiota https://t.co/d6rsetxTD3

Mar 19, 2021 · 6 likes · 20,487 followers View post →
Sáfárné Hatrágyi Henrietta
@HatragyiSafarne · X

#Xylitol enhances synthesis of #propionate in the colon via cross-feeding of gut microbiota. https://t.co/45E4orD3jT

Mar 19, 2021 · 494 followers View post →
Symbiosis papers
@Symbiosispapers · X

Xylitol enhances synthesis of propionate in the colon via cross-feeding of gut microbiota https://t.co/kAPM0g4yD2

Mar 19, 2021 · 1 like · 1,103 followers View post →
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