Diets rich in healthy plant-based foods are linked to gut microbes that are associated with a lower risk obesity, type 2 diabetes and cardiovascular disease, a study said.
An international team of researchers led from London analysed the diet, health and gut microbiomes of more than 1,100 participants from the UK and the US.
The findings suggest that people might be able to optimise their health by choosing the best foods for their unique biology as to best alter their gut microbiota.