SEP 8, 2026 · REVIEW
Effects of dietary interventions on gut microbiota and related cardiometabolic changes in pediatric obesity: a systematic review and meta-analysis
Pediatric Research
A systematic review and meta-analysis of 8 small pediatric dietary intervention trials (200 children total) showing a significant increase in microbiota alpha-diversity and butyrate-producing bacteria, but with substantial heterogeneity, limited cardiometabolic outcome data, and acknowledged evidence gaps that prevent definitive clinical recommendations.
Reported
Primary endpoint (Chao1 index)48.76
95% CI for Chao11.81; 95.70
Heterogeneity (I²)86.8%