It is largely recognized that a high-salt diet can lead to hypertension. A new randomized controlled trial reports that, particularly in females with untreated hypertension, reducing salt intake to recommended levels is linked to decreased blood pressure, more compliant blood vessels and increased serum levels of short-chain fatty acids.
New research shows the keto diet, used to treat neurological and metabolic diseases, suppresses bifidobacteria and Th17 cells
15 Jun 2020by Andreu Prados
Could the keto diet’s therapeutic benefits be linked to changes in the gut microbiota? New work in mice and 17 men who are overweight or obese reveals ketone bodies exert suppression of bifidobacteria and intestinal pro-inflammatory Th17 cells.
There is a lot of information out there about the foods you should choose to support your gut health. In part 4 of our series, registered dietitians Andrea Hardy, Paula Crespo, Kate Scarlata, Megan Rossi and Mariana Camarena help you separate facts from fiction as you try and optimize your health.
Promoting gut health through diet: Tips from dietitians for sustainable health
3 Jun 2020by Andreu Prados
Improving the health of your gut is one of the most effective ways to enhance your overall health and quality of life. In part 3 of our tips from dietitians, Andrea Hardy, Paula Crespo, Kate Scarlata, Megan Rossi and Mariana Camarena share suggestions for maintaining or restoring your gut health (Part 3).
What do we know about the relationship between our gut microbiota and COVID-19
1 Jun 2020by Andreu Prados
COVID-19 primarily attacks the respiratory system. However, the links between the latter, your digestive tract and immune system make an examination of the role of nutrition and the gut microbiota in the fight against the virus relevant. Here is the first article of a two-part series on the subject.
The term 'gut health' has become increasingly popular among scientists and healthcare practitioners, as well as on social media. We asked dietitians Andrea Hardy, Paula Crespo, Kate Scarlata, Megan Rossi and Mariana Camarena about what constitutes a healthy gut and why taking care of your gut is important for your overall health and well-being (Part 2).
Does your everyday well-being depend on your stomach? You’re not alone!
21 May 2020by Andreu Prados
Your gut health is about more than just good digestion. Experts are increasingly recognizing that optimal gut health is required for overall good health and wellbeing. As such, maintaining a balanced gut microbiome and keeping your gut barrier in good shape is a good idea for everyone.
Is gut microbiome-lung crosstalk worth considering during the current COVID-19 pandemic?
11 May 2020by Andreu Prados
While patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 typically present with a respiratory illness, certain patients also report gastrointestinal symptoms. The presence of virus receptors in gastrointestinal epithelial cells and an altered gut microbiota composition in some patients might have implications for managing COVID-19.
Analysis of the fetal intestine suggests limited bacterial colonization with potential immunological functions
27 Apr 2020by Andreu Prados
Whether bacterial colonization starts in utero is still a matter for scientific debate. The study of the fetal intestinal content collected from terminated pregnancies reveals some evidence for early bacterial colonization linked to distinct immune imprinting.
There’s no single ‘gut healthy’ diet: think about your diet in the broad sense rather than focusing on nutrients
25 Mar 2020by Andreu Prados
Diet is your best ally for taking care of the gut microbiota. Scientists agree that the recipe for achieving a healthier gut microbiome includes eating more plants regularly with fermented foods containing probiotics.