The advantages of Faecalibacterium prasnitzii in gestational diabetes mellitus.

Abstract

In recent years, the incidence of metabolic disorders has exponentially increased worldwide mainly due to the misfunctioning of chemical reactions. Gestational diabetes mellitus (GDM) occurred during pregnancy when placenta prevent absorption of sufficient insulin in mother's body. Although this disorder usually disappears after delivery, it could raise the probability of developing complications in the future. GDM is associated with adverse effects on women and their children, such as obesity, cardiovascular disease, and type 2 diabetes. On the other hand, administration of probiotics as a live microorganism with the wide array of health values could contribute to restore and stabilize gut microbiota and subsequently regulate essential internal functions such as development of immunity. In this review, we focus primarily on some causes and effects of GDM in pregnant women and then Faecalibacterium prasnitzii, the most abundant butyrate-producing bacterium in gut, which have been using as a prominent biomarker in health and disease and also potential anti-inflammatory treatment owing to the production of active molecules.