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The Association Between Gut-Derived Metabolites, Body Composition, and Energy Expenditures in Adolescents: A Sex-Stratified Analysis of the COPSAC2000 Study

2026-02-14 nutrition Title + abstract only
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The gut microbiota has been implicated in regulating body composition, insulin resistance, and energy metabolism through microbial metabolites, including short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and amino acids. However, evidence in adolescents, particularly regarding sex-specific differences and lifestyle such as alcohol intake, remains limited. Characterizing sex-specific metabolic signatures in adolescence may improve early identification of metabolic risk. To address this gap, we investigated associ...

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