A recent study found that discrimination is associated with changes in the gut microbiome, with different racial/ethnic groups showing different patterns. For example, Black and Hispanic individuals had increased levels of gut bacteria associated with inflammation-related diseases, while Asian Americans had an uptick of metabolites associated with cholesterol. The study suggests that discrimination may contribute to health inequalities through changes in the gut microbiome and metabolites.

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.biopsych.2022.10.011


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