• Characterization of gut microbiota composition and functions in patients with chronic alcohol overconsumption 

      Bjørkhaug, Steinar Traae; Aanes, Håvard; Neupane, Sudan Prasad; Bramness, Jørgen Gustav; Malvik, Stine; Henriksen, Christine; Skar, Viggo Øystein; Medhus, Asle Wilhelm; Valeur, Jørgen (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2019-03-20)
      Excessive alcohol intake can alter the gut microbiota, which may underlie the pathophysiology of alcohol-related diseases. We examined gut microbiota composition and functions in patients with alcohol overconsumption for >10 years, compared to a control group of patients with a history of no or low alcohol intake. Faecal microbiota composition was assessed by 16S rRNA sequencing. Gut microbiota ...
    • Effect of a one-year personalized intensive dietary intervention on body composition in colorectal cancer patients: Results from a randomized controlled trial 

      Alavi, Dena Treider; Henriksen, Hege Berg; Lauritzen, Peter Mæhre; Zucknick, Manuela; Bøhn, Siv Kjølsrud; Henriksen, Christine; Paur, Ingvild; Smeland, Sigbjørn; Blomhoff, Rune (Journal article; Tidsskriftartikkel; Peer reviewed, 2023-07-11)
      Background & aims Changes in body composition may affect colorectal cancer (CRC) patient's risk of cancer recurrence, secondary cancer, and other chronic diseases. The suggested interventions for changes in body composition such as low muscle mass or high fat mass, are diet and physical activity. Nevertheless, there is limited evidence of how dietary intervention alone can impact body composition. ...