Low-Carb Diet Changes Gut Peptides and Fat Hormones in Metabolic Syndrome Patients
A carbohydrate-restricted diet altered gut peptides (PYY, ghrelin) and adiposity signals (leptin, adiponectin) in metabolic syndrome patients, with hormonal changes correlating with weight loss and metabolic improvements.
Quick Facts
What This Study Found
Carbohydrate restriction in metabolic syndrome patients modified gut peptide profiles (reduced ghrelin, altered PYY) and adipokine levels (decreased leptin, increased adiponectin), with hormonal changes correlating with weight loss and improved metabolic markers.
Key Numbers
How They Did This
clinical-trial study on neuropeptides, weight-loss.
Why This Research Matters
Relevant for neuropeptides, weight-loss, glp-1.
The Bigger Picture
Advances peptide research.
What This Study Doesn't Tell Us
See abstract.
Questions This Raises
- ?Further research needed.
- ?Clinical translation to evaluate.
Trust & Context
- Key Stat:
- Key finding Carbohydrate restriction in metabolic syndrome patients modified gut peptide profiles (reduced ghrelin, altered PYY) and adipokine levels (decreased l
- Evidence Grade:
- moderate evidence.
- Study Age:
- Published in 2007.
- Original Title:
- A carbohydrate-restricted diet alters gut peptides and adiposity signals in men and women with metabolic syndrome.
- Published In:
- The Journal of nutrition, 137(8), 1944-50 (2007)
- Authors:
- Hayes, Matthew R(6), Miller, Carla K, Ulbrecht, Jan S, Mauger, Joanna L, Parker-Klees, Lynn, Gutschall, Melissa Davis, Mitchell, Diane C, Smiciklas-Wright, Helen, Covasa, Mihai
- Database ID:
- RPEP-01240
Evidence Hierarchy
Frequently Asked Questions
What was studied?
Low-Carb Diet Changes Gut Peptides and Fat Hormones in Metabolic Syndrome Patients
What was found?
A carbohydrate-restricted diet altered gut peptides (PYY, ghrelin) and adiposity signals (leptin, adiponectin) in metabolic syndrome patients, with hormonal changes correlating with weight loss and metabolic improvements.
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Cite This Study
https://rethinkpeptides.com/research/RPEP-01240APA
Hayes, Matthew R; Miller, Carla K; Ulbrecht, Jan S; Mauger, Joanna L; Parker-Klees, Lynn; Gutschall, Melissa Davis; Mitchell, Diane C; Smiciklas-Wright, Helen; Covasa, Mihai. (2007). A carbohydrate-restricted diet alters gut peptides and adiposity signals in men and women with metabolic syndrome.. The Journal of nutrition, 137(8), 1944-50.
MLA
Hayes, Matthew R, et al. "A carbohydrate-restricted diet alters gut peptides and adiposity signals in men and women with metabolic syndrome.." The Journal of nutrition, 2007.
RethinkPeptides
RethinkPeptides Research Database. "A carbohydrate-restricted diet alters gut peptides and adipo..." RPEP-01240. Retrieved from https://rethinkpeptides.com/research/hayes-2007-a-carbohydraterestricted-diet-alters
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