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ArticleGut microbes2025

Seasonal variations in circulating endocannabinoidome mediators and gut microbiota composition in humans.

Sophie Castonguay-Paradis, Élisabeth Demers-Potvin, Gabrielle Rochefort, Sébastien Lacroix, Julie Perron, Cyril Martin, Nicolas Flamand, Frédéric Raymond, Vincenzo Di Marzo, Alain Veilleux

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Sophie Castonguay-ParadisCentre Nutrition, santé et société (NUTRISS), Institut sur la nutrition et les aliments fonctionnels (INAF), Québec, QC, Canada.
Élisabeth Demers-PotvinCentre Nutrition, santé et société (NUTRISS), Institut sur la nutrition et les aliments fonctionnels (INAF), Québec, QC, Canada.
Gabrielle RochefortCentre Nutrition, santé et société (NUTRISS), Institut sur la nutrition et les aliments fonctionnels (INAF), Québec, QC, Canada.
Sébastien LacroixCentre Nutrition, santé et société (NUTRISS), Institut sur la nutrition et les aliments fonctionnels (INAF), Québec, QC, Canada.
Julie PerronCentre Nutrition, santé et société (NUTRISS), Institut sur la nutrition et les aliments fonctionnels (INAF), Québec, QC, Canada.
Cyril MartinCanada Research Excellence Chair in the Microbiome-Endocannabinoidome mediators Axis in Metabolic Health (CERC-MEND), Université Laval ,Québec, Qc, Canada.
Nicolas FlamandCanada Research Excellence Chair in the Microbiome-Endocannabinoidome mediators Axis in Metabolic Health (CERC-MEND), Université Laval ,Québec, Qc, Canada.
Frédéric RaymondCentre Nutrition, santé et société (NUTRISS), Institut sur la nutrition et les aliments fonctionnels (INAF), Québec, QC, Canada.
Vincenzo Di MarzoCentre Nutrition, santé et société (NUTRISS), Institut sur la nutrition et les aliments fonctionnels (INAF), Québec, QC, Canada.
Alain VeilleuxCentre Nutrition, santé et société (NUTRISS), Institut sur la nutrition et les aliments fonctionnels (INAF), Québec, QC, Canada.ORCID 0000-0003-4078-1908

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Abstract

backgroundThe human gut microbiome-endocannabinoidome axis is crucial for several homeostatic processes, including inflammation and energy metabolism, and is influenced by many endogenous and exogenous factors, such as dietary habits. Changes in the gut microbiome in response to seasonal variations were previously reported and tentatively attributed to shifts in dietary patterns. However, there is a need for longitudinal studies in industrialized populations to comprehensively explore seasonal variations independently of lifestyle confounding factors.

objectiveTo investigate the longitudinal effects of seasonal variations on the composition of the gut microbiome and the circulating levels of endocannabinoidome mediators in humans, while elucidating the contributing factors underlying these changes.

methodsPlasma and fecal samples were collected at the end of both the winter and summer in a longitudinal cohort of 48 individuals living in Québec City (Canada). Dietary habits, medical history, fecal microbiota taxonomic composition and plasma levels of circulating

resultsLower circulating levels of most NAEs were observed at the end of summer. These changes were accompanied by a reduction in the relative abundance of the

conclusionThis study identified specific seasonal changes in gut microbiota composition and circulating levels of several NAEs, which were not associated with vitamin D status and lifestyle habits. It underscores the importance of the gut microbiota-endocannabinoidome axis in the pathophysiology of seasonal changes, and of considering seasons in clinical trials on these systems.

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BacteriaEndocannabinoidsGastrointestinal MicrobiomeSeasonsAdultAgedFecesFemaleHumansLongitudinal StudiesMaleMiddle AgedQuebecEndocannabinoids2‑monoacylglycerolDietary intakesGut microbiotaN-acylethanolaminesSeasonsVitamin D

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