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  • 1Research Group on Electrical Bioimpedance (GruBIE), University of Caldas, Manizales, Caldas, Colombia.

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Summary
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A colon cleansing protocol (CCP) significantly reduced metainflammation markers, including C-reactive protein (CRP), in overweight women. Non-invasive electrical bioimpedance spectroscopy (EBIS) effectively measured these changes, showing lasting benefits for gut health and body composition.

Keywords:
C-reactive protein (CRP)electrical bioimpedanceimpedance index (IR)metainflammationoverweightphase angle (PhA)

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Area of Science:

  • Metabolic Health
  • Microbiome Research
  • Biomarker Discovery

Background:

  • Metainflammation is linked to overweight/obesity and gut dysbiosis.
  • C-reactive protein (CRP) and electrical bioimpedance spectroscopy (EBIS) variables (phase angle [PhA], impedance ratio [IR]) are potential biomarkers for metainflammation.
  • Non-invasive EBIS offers an alternative to blood sampling for assessing metainflammation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the impact of a colon cleansing protocol (CCP) on metainflammation markers and body composition.
  • To compare the efficacy of CCP in modulating gut microbiota and reducing metainflammation in overweight women.
  • To assess the utility of EBIS variables as non-invasive biomarkers for metainflammation before and after CCP.

Main Methods:

  • 20 female volunteers (overweight and lean groups) participated.
  • The overweight group was divided into control and experimental subgroups.
  • The experimental subgroup underwent a 6-day CCP, with measurements taken before, after, and 8 weeks post-protocol.

    • Main Results:

    • CCP significantly reduced CRP levels and improved body fat mass in the overweight group.
    • EBIS variables (PhA and IR) showed favorable changes post-CCP, correlating strongly with CRP and body fat mass.
    • Positive effects on metainflammation and body composition persisted for 8 weeks after CCP.

    Conclusions:

    • CCP is an effective method for reducing metainflammation and improving body composition in overweight young women.
    • EBIS provides a reliable, non-invasive tool for monitoring metainflammation.
    • CCP represents a viable alternative to more invasive procedures for microbiota modulation and could be an adjunct therapy for overweight individuals.