Why high-fiber diets do not always lead to weight loss
"These results are a breakthrough demonstrating that certain bacterial species play a decisive role in weight regulation and weight loss," explains Astrup. "Now we can explain why a high fibre diet does not always lead to weight loss. Human intestinal bacteria is an important part of the answer and will from now on play a role in the treatment of the overweight." A group of 62 overweight participants were randomly assigned to follow either the "New Nordic Diet" or the "Average Danish Diet." These eating plans vary greatly in the volume of dietary fibre and wholegrain being consumed. The former is the more fibre-rich option and places greater emphasis on wholefoods such as vegetables and fruits. The participants' weight and body measurements were taken before and after they started their 26-week diets . The results of their stool samples were used to divide participants into two different enterotype or gut bacteria groups. This was done ...