Did you know that diet is one of the key factors that influence the composition of the gut microbiota? A new infographic from GMFH gives you the basics on the link between nutrition, gut microbiota and diversity.
What you eat while pregnant may affect your baby’s gut microbiota and growth
21 Oct 2020by Cristina Sáez
A new study concludes that what mothers eat while pregnant shapes their gut microbiota composition and that, in turn, has an effect on the composition of their babies’ gut microbial community.
Scientists have started to investigate the role gut microbiota might play in either protecting against COVID-19 or on the contrary in increasing vulnerability to severe symptomatic disease. Any conclusions would be highly relevant to preventing increased mortality among elderly nursing home residents.
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Fermented foods are trendy and consuming them is good for your gut health. Learn more about the science behind fermented foods, their beneficial effects, and why not all qualify as probiotics.
What’s the relationship between fermented food consumption, gut microbiota and health?
11 Nov 2020by Andreu Prados
A new study of 6,811 subjects from the American Gut Project, led by Rob Knight explores in depth how fermented foods impact gut microbiota composition and function.
Research & Practice news
It still too early to use probiotics, prebiotics and fermented foods for cognitive performance, concludes a new meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials
23 Nov 2020by GMFH Editing Team
Gut microbiome-targeted interventions are being explored as means of improving cognitive performance. A new meta-analysis of 22 randomized controlled studies has found no significant effect on improving cognition for probiotics, prebiotics and fermented foods, whether alone or used in combination.
Why does context matter in the relationships between the human gut microbiome and host lifestyle and diet?
16 Nov 2020by GMFH Editing Team
Host lifestyle and diet are known to have a significant impact on the gut microbiome. A large observational study across 3400 individuals shows that, beyond interindividual variability, gut microbiome heterogeneity may play a role in individual responses to diet, lifestyle and medication.
A new study characterizes the cellular topology and diversity of the enteric nervous system in mice and humans using novel methodologies
9 Nov 2020by GMFH Editing Team
How the enteric nervous system interacts with surrounding host and microbial cells is largely unknown, mainly due to the limitations of available methodologies for studying enteric neurons. A recent study provides new insights into enteric nervous system cells from both the mouse and human intestine.