Opting to follow a vegetarian diet is becoming a growing trend in Western countries, but is it a healthy choice as well? What impact does a plant-based diet have on the gut microbiota compared with an omnivorous one?
A Bifidobacterium probiotic strain may reduce aspirin-related intestinal damage in healthy volunteers
4 Nov 2019by Andreu Prados
Small intestinal damage is a known side effect of nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. A new double-blind, placebo-controlled study has found that the probiotic Bifidobacterium breve Bif195 may alleviate Aspirin-induced ulcers in healthy adults.
A new review explores the evidence regarding the effects of kefir and non-dairy fermented foods on gastrointestinal health
31 Oct 2019by GMFH Editing Team
Not all fermented foods are a source of probiotics. Scientists from the Department of Nutritional Sciences at King’s College London have reviewed the impact of kefir and major non-dairy fermented foods on the gut microbiota and gastrointestinal health.
Why the fiber in your traditional diet could be the most beneficial for your gut microbiota
30 Oct 2019by Cristina Sáez
During the 8th Gut Microbiota for Health World Summit held in Miami, Professor Zhao explained the impact of food on the gut microbiota and how to improve metabolic health.
Gut microbiota response to red meat associated carbohydrates may affect human health
28 Oct 2019by Allison Clark
As a healthcare professional you may be aware that many dietary guidelines recommend limiting the consumption of red meat. Recent mechanistic research on the gut microbiota could finally settle the debate regarding the impact of red meat in health.
A study led by Dan Knights at the University of Minnesota concludes that a varied diet helps maintain a stable microbiome, while also giving your body all the nutrients it needs to stay healthy.
New findings in healthy adults unravel connections between gut microbiome, metabolome and response to influenza vaccination
17 Oct 2019by GMFH Editing Team
The causal contribution of commensal gut microorganisms in human immune responses is limited. A new study has found that disruptions in the gut microbiome secondary to antibiotics may adversely affect immunity to influenza vaccination in healthy adults.
The Biotics Family in Early Life – Nutritional components for infant health
16 Oct 2019by Megan Mouw
The new book The Biotics Family in Early Life discusses how the use of dietary “biotics” can help improve infant health outcomes and reduce the risk of disease in later life.
Updated evidence on how diet may help in managing inflammatory bowel disease
14 Oct 2019by Paul Enck
An increasing amount of scientific evidence supports the role of diet in the management of IBD in its early stages. Here, Prof. Paul Enck updates preclinical and clinical research disentangling the contribution of diet as an ally in managing IBD through the gut microbiome.
Beyond nutrients and bioactive compounds in food: cooking also matters for the gut microbiome
10 Oct 2019by Andreu Prados
Nutrients alone cannot explain the way people’s gut microbiomes are so different to each other. New findings in mice and humans reveal for the first time that cooking can affect the gut microbiome and it should thus be considered as a new covariable in gut microbiome research.