Characterization of the gut microbiota-gut-brain axis in adult Bhutanese adults. Characterization of the gut microbiota-gut-brain axis in adult Bhutanese adults

The objective of this study was to examine glycemic status in relation to LBP, systemic inflammation, fiber intake, and gut microbiota composition in Bhutanese refugee adults residing in New Hampshire (n=50). This study utilized shotgun sequencing to characterize the gut microbiota composition. The findings of this study highlight areas for future investigations of inflammation and glycemic impairment, in addition to informing potential future interventions targeting this vulnerable population.