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Changes in faecal microbiota in 6- to 12-year-old children after a new nutritional strategy: the ALINFA randomised controlled trial

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Gut microbiota seems to play a critical role in health and disease. This study aimed to evaluate the effect \nof a nutritional intervention in children 6–12 years old on the microbiota and to identify possible dietary components involved in the change. A 2-month parallel, controlled randomised trial was conducted. The \nnutritional intervention was based on the recommendations of the Mediterranean diet, for both intervention groups, with the difference that in the ALINFA group a more intensive intervention based on a complete diet, while in the control group, dietary advice was provided. After the intervention, ALINFA group showed an increase in the richness and diversity of their microbiota as well as changes in the abundance of different bacterial heels. These changes were mainly influences by fibre intake and the type of fat consumed. The ALINFA nutritional intervention seems to be able to positively influence children’s microbiota, showing significant changes within 2 months.

Source: Deposito Adademico Digital Universidad De Navarra (University of Navarra)

Authors: Andueza-Pacheco, N. (Naroa), Riezu-Boj, J.I. (José Ignacio), Clemente-Larramendi, I. (Iñigo), Cuervo, M. (Marta), Navas-Carretero, S. (Santiago)

Institution: Universidad de Navarra

Language: English

Topic: Gut microbiota and health

Subfield: Molecular Biology

Field: Biochemistry, Genetics and Molecular Biology

Domain: Life Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Zero hunger

Open Access status: green

Funders: China National Tourism Administration, Universidad de Navarra, Universidad Pública de Navarra, Gobierno de Navarra

OpenAlex ID: W7045992205

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