Diets are rich in nuts, such as walnuts play a major role in heart health and in reducing colorectal cancer.
According to a research study, the way walnuts affect the gut microbiome, the collection of trillions of microbes in the gastrointestinal (GI) tract may be behind those health benefits.
A rich source of antioxidants, walnuts have also been shown to lower cholesterol levels and even strengthens your brain. They are also well-known to be a source of fiber and dietary fiber that helps to diversify and improve gut health.
Regular consumption of walnut enriched a number of gut bacteria that are associated with health benefits. But what makes walnuts so potent to improve gut health?
SMILES, here explains in detail how walnuts can benefit your gut bacteria and reasons why walnuts are good for your gut?
Reasons: how walnuts can help you have a healthy gut?
The top gastroenterologists at SMILES explain how walnuts can benefit your cardio, metabolic and gastrointestinal health.
1. Raise the levels of the beneficial metabolite
In the recent analysis, it was found that walnut consumption raises the levels of three main bacteria Faecalibacterium, Roseburia, and Clostridium. These three bacteria increase microbes that produce butyrate, a beneficial metabolite that has been shown to improve colon health.
2. May lower carcinogenic bile acids
Studies also have revealed that, with walnut consumption, there is a reduction in secondary bile acids. Secondary bile acids have been shown to be higher in people with higher rates of colorectal cancer. These secondary bile acids can also be damaging to the cells in the GI tract and so walnuts can help reduce secondary bile acids and also promote human health.
3. Energy absorbed by gut microbes
Researchers explain that when you calculate how much energy we predicted we would get from eating walnuts, it didn’t line up with the energy that was absorbed. So, you are only absorbing around 80 percent of energy from walnuts. That means microbes get access to that extra 20 percent of calories and fats and fiber left in them. The interactions of microbes with the undigested walnut components are producing positive health outcomes.
4. Contains important nutrients
The wrinkly, globe-like walnuts might not be pleasing your eyes but are surely good for your health. This is because, walnuts are a rich source of good fats and other important nutrients such as vitamin E, folate and ellagic acid that promote good gut bacteria and also beneficial for cardiovascular health.
Add walnuts to your diet that contain antioxidants to keep your body healthy and nourish. Walnuts also help you control inflammation and reduce the risk of developing colon cancer.
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