Effects of incrementally increased plant-based protein intake on gut microbiota and inflammatory–metabolic biomarkers in healthy adults

Food & Function 2026 Open access

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Authors: Samira BR Prado, Annalena Kamm, Katharina Dannenberg, Isabel Keidel, Victor Castro-Alves, Tuulia Hyötyläinen, Marleen A. H. Lentjes, Dirk Repsilber, Tatiana Milena Marques, Robert J. Brummer
DOI: 10.1039/d5fo02653a
Cited by: 1
References: 61

Abstract

decreased. Our results indicate that an increased intake of pea protein isolate affects the growth of certain beneficial bacterial strains and differentially influences markers related to gut inflammation in healthy individuals.

Fields of Study & Subjects

Gut microbiota and health Food composition and properties Nutritional Studies and Diet

Publication details

Journal / source
Food & Function
Publisher
Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC)
Volume
17
Issue
2
Pages
942–956
Publication date
1 January 2026
Language
EN