Investigating how the gut microbiome affects the Mediterranean diet's impact on heart and metabolic health.
The Gut Microbiome and Personalized Mediterranean Diet Interventions for Cardiometabolic Disease Prevention
This study is looking at how the unique bacteria in your gut can affect how well the Mediterranean diet helps keep your heart healthy, and it might offer personalized diet plans just for you!
Quick facts
| Grant type | R01 grant |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | Brigham and Women's Hospital NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (Boston, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10879143 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research explores how individual differences in gut microbiome composition can influence the effectiveness of the Mediterranean diet in preventing cardiometabolic diseases. By utilizing advanced techniques like shotgun metagenomics and metabolomics, the study aims to understand the specific interactions between diet and gut bacteria. Participants may undergo dietary interventions tailored to their unique microbiome profiles, potentially leading to more personalized and effective dietary recommendations for heart health.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates include adults at risk for cardiometabolic diseases who are interested in dietary interventions.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have any risk factors for cardiometabolic diseases may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to personalized dietary interventions that significantly improve cardiometabolic health outcomes for individuals.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promising results in understanding the relationship between diet and gut microbiome, but this approach is innovative in its comprehensive methodology.
Where this research is happening
Boston, United States
- Brigham and Women's Hospital — Boston, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Wang, Dong — Brigham and Women's Hospital
- Study coordinator: Wang, Dong
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.