Rodriguez J, Neyrinck AM, Nazare J, Cani PD, Bindels LB, Delzenne NM. Breath volatile compounds and conjugated polyunsaturated fatty acids as metabolic biomarkers reflecting the interaction between chitin-glucan and the gut microbiota. Proc Nutr Soc. 2020;79(OCE2):E499. doi: 10.1017/S0029665120004474.
This study investigates how chitin-glucan supplementation influences the production of breath volatile compounds and conjugated polyunsaturated fatty acids (PUFAs) through its interaction with the gut microbiota. Findings suggest that chitin-glucan modulates microbial activity, leading to distinct metabolic biomarkers detectable via non-invasive breath analysis. These results highlight the potential of using breath volatile compounds and conjugated PUFAs as indicators of gut microbiota responses to dietary interventions.
Keywords: Chitin-glucan, gut microbiota, breath volatile compounds, conjugated polyunsaturated fatty acids, metabolic biomarkers, dietary intervention