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Food 4 Gut Health is a section dedicated to promoting the role of food in gut function among dietitians, healthcare professionals and gut health advocates. Our aim is to generate conversation around food, nutrition and gut health.

A study casts doubt on the contribution of altered gut microbiota in autism spectrum disorder-related behaviors

6 Apr 2022

by Allison Clark

There is a growing interest in the role diet plays in behavior, yet current studies have yielded inconsistent results around directly linking the gut microbiome as the cause of certain behaviors such as anxiety, depression and autistic behavior. A recent study tries to tackle the question of whether the gut microbiome is directly linked to autism spectrum disorders.

Four science-backed ways of taking care of your gut microbiota

2 Feb 2022

by Andreu Prados

You are probably familiar with the idea that an altered gut microbiota composition has been linked to a wide range of intestinal and extraintestinal conditions. Learn more about what science says are the best ways to take care of your gut microbiota.

GMFH 2021: The 10 most viewed articles of the year

5 Jan 2022

by GMFH Editing Team

Our selection of the most popular content of the year is already a classic and a great way to remember the important advances and new developments in our knowledge about the gut microbiota. In the case of 2021, we have been witness to some interesting debates that reinforce the gut microbiome’s impact on overall health.

Gut health benefits begin in pregnancy

10 Nov 2021

by Cristina Sáez

Assumed for a long-time immune system training started after birth, when mom’s microbiota started colonizing the newborn, Yale University scientists point out that process may have begun much earlier, in utero.

Calorie restriction leads to weight loss but may promote pathogenic bacteria

27 Oct 2021

by Allison Clark

Restrictive diets in terms of calories and nutrients are widespread among people. Although this type of diets could help with weight loss in the short term, their long-term effects on the gut microbiome and overall health remain unknown.

Long-term diet may affect the inflammatory effects of the gut microbiome more than specific foods alone

8 Sep 2021

by Allison Clark

The purpose of the article is to uncover how dietary components and long-term dietary patterns interact with and influence gut microbiota composition and function and intestinal inflammation.

Is it time to include safe, live microorganisms as components of a balanced diet?

23 Jun 2021

by Mary Ellen Sanders

Scientists agree that having a gut microbiota that is in ‘good shape’ is a crucial component of individual health and well-being. Although exactly how ‘good shape’ is defined is not so clear, many experts recommend consuming more live dietary microbes through including fermented foods that retain live microbial components.

Increasing awareness of celiac disease – An interview with Dr Elena Verdú

26 May 2021

by GMFH Editing Team

According to the Celiac Disease Foundation, celiac disease affects 1 in 100 people worldwide. To mark International Coeliac Day, GMFH interviews Dr Elena Verdú from McMaster University (Canada), who explains some key facts about the condition.

Diet and food components can greatly impact the gut microbiota

12 May 2021

by Allison Clark

Food, and its food components, nutrients or additives, can affect the composition and function of the gut microbiota. This article provides a summary of the food components that contribute to optimal microbiota health and explains how they can impact it.

Why the quality of your diet is the best recipe for a healthier gut microbiota and better health

15 Apr 2021

by Andreu Prados

The gut microbiota is largely shaped by what you eat. Recently, a large study involving more than 1,000 people showed that a balanced and nutritious diet supports a healthier gut microbiota and better health, while a diet full of highly processed foods with added sugar and salt promotes a gut microbiota linked to poor metabolic health.

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