by Cristina Sáez
The Mediterranean diet is once again at the center of scientific evidence. A new study, published in BMC Medicine, shows that this dietary pattern not only protects cardiovascular and metabolic health, but also helps preserve cognitive function with age.
Human milk does more than nourish, it also delivers beneficial microbes that help build the infant gut microbiome. A new study from the University of Chicago offers the most detailed look yet at how bacterial strains in breast milk are transferred to babies. The findings shed new light on early-life microbial transmission and its potential impact on long-term health.
Childhood is a crucial period for building the gut microbiome, yet it remains one of its least studied phases. Le French Gut Kids aims to fill this gap by analyzing gut microbiota and lifestyle data from children and adolescents across France. The project seeks to better understand how early gut development may influence health throughout life.
by Cristina Sáez
A new study reveals that a molecule produced by gut bacteria can trigger atherosclerosis, shedding light on why some healthy individuals develop cardiovascular disease.
by Cristina Sáez
The gut microbiome plays a crucial role in children’s health, but factors such as cesarean birth and early antibiotic exposure can disrupt it. A new study shows that exclusive breastfeeding for at least the first month of life can help restore microbial balance and limit antibiotic resistance genes.
by Cristina Sáez
The gut microbiome influences how we respond to food and not all nutrients benefit us equally, something we’ve known for a while. A new review article delves into how our gut microbiome shapes the impact of diet on human health, leading to rethinking current nutrition guidelines.
A new study reveals that consuming fiber-rich foods can play a crucial role in cancer prevention. The research shows that some products of fiber digestion by gut microbiota, such as butyrate and propionate, can alter gene expression and exert anti-tumor effects. These findings highlight the importance of including whole grains, vegetables, fruits, legumes, and nuts in our daily diet to support long-term health.
by Cristina Sáez
The fundamental role of gut bacteria in overall health has been recognized for years. Imbalances in its composition have been linked to autoimmune, gastrointestinal, and metabolic diseases, and now also to cardiovascular conditions. Increasingly, scientists are studying the gut-heart axis and suggest that the gut microbiota could become a new therapeutic target for preventing and treating heart diseases.
For the first time, a European group of researchers have analyzed the microbiome of more than 2,500 different types of foods. The insights gained will help better identify good and bad ‘bugs’ and improve the quality and safety of existing products. Additionally, the research sheds light on the influence of food microbiome on our own gut microbiome and overall health.
The microbial colonization of a baby's gut is primarily influenced by the mother's vaginal microbiota during birth and by breast milk. Two new studies have found for the first time that fathers also contribute to the establishment of the baby's microbiota, which could have health implications.
