Scientists have expanded knowledge of the gut microbiome’s impact on digestion and overall health. New research examines microbes’ role in mediating the link between sugary beverage consumption and diabetes risk.
Researchers identified differences in the gut microbiota and blood metabolites of people with high sugar-sweetened beverage consumption in a long-term study with US Hispanic and Latino adults. They linked this altered metabolite profile to a higher risk of developing diabetes in the next ten years.