Gut bacteria link diet to daily body rhythms and metabolism

Certain gut microbiota members may act as microbial oscillators that regulate host circadian rhythms and metabolism.

• Microbial oscillators respond to dietary cues, influencing both circadian and metabolic processes in the host.
• Plant-based, low-fat diets promote the abundance of these microbial oscillators, while Western diets diminish their presence.
• Diet-induced changes in microbial oscillators can impact host metabolic functions and circadian clock regulation.
• Various factors, including genetics, environment, diet, sex, and gut immunity, influence the composition and behavior of microbial oscillators.
• The unique role of gut microbiota in regulating metabolism and circadian rhythms suggests potential for new diagnostics and treatments.

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