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Title: Polysaccharides from Laminaria japonica alleviated metabolic syndrome in BALB/c mice by normalizing the gut microbiota. Author: Duan M, Sun X, Ma N, Liu Y, Luo T, Song S, Ai C. Journal: Int J Biol Macromol; 2019 Jan; 121():996-1004. PubMed ID: 30342121. Abstract: Polysaccharides from Laminaria japonica (LJPs) are reported to have various functional properties, but the effects and mechanisms of LJPs on obesity and its related diseases are unclear. This study demonstrated that LJPs prevented diet-induced obesity in a mice model, and improved obesity-related parameters, e.g. fat accumulation in the liver and adipose tissues, body composition, lipids profile, and the morphology of the intestine. Such effects were associated with the modulation of the gut microbiota, involving some members of the Bacteroidetes phylum. Changes in the gut microbiota could improve nutrient utilization, increase microbial metabolites production, and thus regulate lipids metabolism in the body. In short, it sought to indicate that L. japonica can be developed as food supplement for the improvement of metabolic syndrome and the human gut health.[Abstract] [Full Text] [Related] [New Search]