THE PHAGE study shows gut microbiota affects individual glycemic response to yogurt

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  • THE PHAGE study shows gut microbiota affects individual glycemic response to yogurt
  • THE PHAGE, with Meiji and Chiba Univ, conducted an 84-day study on 303 adults. Yogurt consumption improved CGM glycemic metrics, showing gut microbiota drives individual blood glucose response variations.
  • Source: PR Times
  • Date: June 5, 2026

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THE PHAGE, with Meiji and Chiba Univ, conducted an 84-day study on 303 adults. Yogurt consumption improved CGM glycemic metrics, showing gut microbiota drives individual blood glucose response variations.

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THE PHAGE study shows gut microbiota affects individual glycemic response to yogurt (June 5, 2026), PR Times
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PR Times
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June 5, 2026
THE PHAGE, with Meiji and Chiba Univ, conducted an 84-day study on 303 adults. Yogurt consumption improved CGM glycemic metrics, showing gut microbiota drives individual blood glucose response variations.
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THE PHAGE, Inc., in collaboration with Meiji Co., Ltd. and Chiba University, conducted a large-scale analysis on how daily yogurt intake affects blood glucose dynamics. In an 84-day single-arm intervention study involving 303 non-diabetic Japanese adults, participants consumed 200g of yogurt fermented with L. bulgaricus 2038 and S. thermophilus 1131 every morning. CGM records showed significant improvements in mean glucose, fluctuation, and smoothness, alongside an increase in beneficial gut bacteria like butyrate producers. Crucially, the study suggested that individual differences in glycemic response are influenced by pre-intervention gut microbiota, particularly the abundance of butyrate-producing bacteria, rather than genetic or typical blood markers. The findings were published online in 'The Journal of Nutrition' on May 19, 2026, and presented at the 69th Annual Meeting of the Japan Diabetes Society on May 22, 2026. THE PHAGE aims to leverage these insights to implement personalized healthcare solutions based on everyday blood glucose dynamics.

FAQ

Which institutions conducted the joint research?

The research was conducted jointly by THE PHAGE, Inc., Meiji Co., Ltd., and Chiba University.

Who were the subjects and what was the duration of the study?

The study involved 303 non-diabetic Japanese adults and was conducted over a period of 84 days.

What food was used in the intervention and under what conditions?

Participants consumed 200g of yogurt fermented with Lactobacillus delbrueckii subsp. bulgaricus 2038 and Streptococcus thermophilus 1131 every morning.

What were the key findings of the study?

The study showed significant improvement in blood glucose metrics after yogurt consumption, and suggested that individual differences in glycemic response are influenced by the pre-intake gut microbiome (specifically the abundance of butyrate-producing bacteria).

When and where were the research results published or presented?

The results were published online in "The Journal of Nutrition" on May 19, 2026, and presented at the 69th Annual Meeting of the Japan Diabetes Society on May 22, 2026.

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