Intermittent fasting has become increasingly popular as a dietary approach for improving metabolic and gut health. This article explores the potential benefits and risks of intermittent fasting for the gut, examining current evidence on its effects on digestion, the gut microbiota, and overall health.
The ins and outs of the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans in light of the gut microbiome
25 Feb 2026by Andreu Prados
The 2025-2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans recognize the role of the microbiome for health. This article delves into both strengths and inconsistencies of the new guidelines through the gut microbiome lens.
There is a lack of evidence for high-fiber diets to manage constipation. Here’s what works
9 Feb 2026by Andreu Prados
Chronic constipation affects around one in ten adults worldwide. The new British Dietetic Association’s guidelines suggest shifting from generic high-fiber diets to specific foods and drinks to improve constipation.
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.
Emerging studies suggest the gut microbiome may predict how well you age. The world’s oldest person offers scientists new clues into the secrets of healthy aging and protection against the diseases that often plague the final years of life.
Why gluten and wheat may not be the dietary villains driving IBS symptoms
25 Nov 2025by Andreu Prados
Although the underlying cause of irritable bowel syndrome is unclear, many people with IBS believe they are sensitive to gluten or wheat. A new study finds gluten and wheat are safe for many people with IBS, and the culprit might be something else.
“Fibermaxxing” social media trend is making people talk about dietary fiber. What does science really say?
19 Nov 2025by GMFH Editing Team
Across social media, #fibermaxxing is inspiring people to boost their daily fiber intake. While enthusiasm for healthier eating is positive, this trend also invites an important question: what does science really say about fiber, microbiota, and health?
Fermented foods have been gaining attention in research and on people’s tables due to their link with gut health. More than tradition or flavor, they attract interest as they can influence the gut microbiota and generate compounds with potentially beneficial effects on the body.
What’s on your plate? In the future, your gut microbiota will shape your doctor’s dietary advice
1 Sep 2025by 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.
What happens in the gut doesn’t stay in the gut: the gut-organ axes at work
25 Jun 2025by GMFH Editing Team
Emerging studies support the relationship between the human gut microbiome and organ function outside the gut. Find out more about the knowns and unknowns on how the gut communicates with other parts of the body, involving the gut, the brain, the lungs, the skin, and even the heart, and why it matters to your health.
