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Gut Microbiota Diversity and Composition Across Shift Types and the Effects of Walnut Supplementation—An Observational and Interventional Study
Gut Microbiome Differences in Work Shifts and How Eating Walnuts May Change It
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Abstract
A significant decrease in gut microbiota diversity was observed at the end of night shifts (p = 0.03).
- Gut microbiota composition did not change significantly between the beginning and end of shifts or with walnut supplementation.
- Bacterial diversity remained stable during the observational phase, except for a decline noted after night shifts.
- Walnut supplementation did not lead to a decrease in gut microbiota diversity at the end of night shifts.
- Gut microbiota composition clustered distinctly by individual participant, indicating personal variations.
- A healthier diet was associated with greater mean gut microbiota diversity (r = 0.64, p = 0.02).
- The findings suggest that nutritional strategies could help maintain gut health among shift workers.
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