Evaluation of intestinal dysbiosis and associated health factors in vegetarian individuals
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Dysbiosis, Vegetarian Diet, Intestinal microbiotaAbstract
Introduction: The composition of the intestinal microbiota is closely related to the lifestyle and clinical conditions of the individual, and the type of diet may be a causal factor of dysbiosis. Objective: To evaluate the health factors associated with intestinal dysbiosis in vegetarian individuals. Methods: Cross-sectional observational study with a convenience sample, composed of vegetarian individuals aged ≥ 18 and < 60 years, of both sexes. The collection occurred with an online questionnaire. The outcome of intestinal dysbiosis was investigated using the Metabolic Screening Questionnaire (QRM), in addition, to which sociodemographic, anthropometric, behavioral, stool consistency (Bristol Scale) and biochemical variables were analyzed. Possible associations between the variables and the outcome were also analyzed. The level of statistical significance adopted was 5%. Results: There was a low prevalence of intestinal dysbiosis (15.9%). Associations were found between the following variables and the outcome: female gender (p=0.029), mild diarrhea parameter on the Bristol Scale (p≤0.0001), and severe Vitamin D deficiency (p=0.035). Conclusion: The vegetarian eating pattern can be a protective factor against intestinal dysbiosis, given the low prevalence found, in addition to this there is an association with Vitamin D deficiency, gender and the presence of diarrhea.
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