by Karina Kaplun
According to a new study, the microbiome is among the factors that directly influence obesity. Others include environmental causes and genetic predisposition.
Regular use of probiotics in infants and children can significantly reduce the need for antibiotic treatment during childhood, which, in turn, would slow down the development of antibiotic resistance.
Gut microbiota diversity among citizens of western countries has declined in comparison with that of people from less developed countries.
by GMFH Editing Team
During the TEDMED conference held in California in 2017, microbiologist Dan Knights explored the main differences between the gut microbiota of people living in developing countries and those living in the United States.
This infographic from the International Scientific Association of Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) helps us understand the differences between probiotics and prebiotics and how they can help maintain balance in the gut microbiota.
The year 2018 is ending with major progress in gut microbiota research: do you want to know which are the 10 most popular articles of 2018 in Gut Microbiota for Health’s News Watch section?
A new review highlights current research on how changes in the gut microbiota alter interactions with the immune system, leading to the development of food sensitivities.
by Kristina Campbell
Studies by Dr. Bindels, a professor at KU Leuven, have focused on discovering whether it would be possible to extract health benefits from using complex carbohydrates such as resistant starch and prebiotics.
This new infographic shows the way in which the gut microbiota influences the development of food sensitivities, explaining the main differences between food sensitivity and food intolerance.
by Andrea Hardy
Alterations in the gut microbiota could prevent type 2 diabetes, with these changes playing a fundamental role in detecting both the condition and the onset of obesity.
