What do the soil under our feet, the pets in our homes, and the microbes in fermented foods all have in common? They are all part of the same vast microbial web, and they all help shape your gut.
Dietary fiber is often seen as essential for gut health. However, is it always beneficial? New research challenges this idea, highlighting that not all fibers act the same and that context, type, and dose matter.
What do we mean when we talk about the gastrointestinal system? Understanding the foundations of digestive health
26 May 2026by Giovana Martucelli
Digestive health goes beyond digestion. This overview revisits the gastrointestinal system, including how it functions, the role of the gut microbiota, and its connections with other organs in shaping overall health.
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One in four adults experience digestive symptoms that impact quality of life
15 Jun 2026by Andreu Prados
Digestive symptoms with an impact on quality of life (QoL) affect one in four adults in the general population worldwide who do not qualify for a diagnosis of a Disorder of Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI). Recent research suggests this ‘sub-diagnostic’ group demands additional investigation and might benefit from targeted interventions, including dietary interventions.
Dietary fiber is often seen as essential for gut health. However, is it always beneficial? New research challenges this idea, highlighting that not all fibers act the same and that context, type, and dose matter.
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The fifth edition of IBS Days delved into the latest developments in IBS research and clinical management. This article aims to explore causes that can be misdiagnosed as IBS and non-pharmacological strategies targeting gut barrier and gut microbiome dysfunction.
Species-level, food-specific associations predicted in a cohort of 10,068 people may guide personalized nutrition
6 Jul 2026by Andreu Prados
While diet is a major determinant of the human gut microbiome, little is known about diet-microbiome associations at species-level resolution. New findings from the Human Phenotype Project found species-level, food-specific associations validated at population scale that might guide personalized nutrition.
One in four adults experience digestive symptoms that impact quality of life
15 Jun 2026by Andreu Prados
Digestive symptoms with an impact on quality of life (QoL) affect one in four adults in the general population worldwide who do not qualify for a diagnosis of a Disorder of Gut-Brain Interaction (DGBI). Recent research suggests this ‘sub-diagnostic’ group demands additional investigation and might benefit from targeted interventions, including dietary interventions.
