Did you know that diet is one of the key factors that influence the composition of the gut microbiota? A new infographic from GMFH gives you the basics on the link between nutrition, gut microbiota and diversity.
What you eat while pregnant may affect your baby’s gut microbiota and growth
21 Oct 2020by Cristina Sáez
A new study concludes that what mothers eat while pregnant shapes their gut microbiota composition and that, in turn, has an effect on the composition of their babies’ gut microbial community.
Scientists have started to investigate the role gut microbiota might play in either protecting against COVID-19 or on the contrary in increasing vulnerability to severe symptomatic disease. Any conclusions would be highly relevant to preventing increased mortality among elderly nursing home residents.
Mens sana in corpore sano or how your gut microbiota influences your mind
7 Oct 2020by GMFH Editing Team
Can the gut microbiota influence thoughts and behavior? What is the role of diet? What is a psychobiotic? Prof. John Cryan gives us more information on the amazing world of gut-brain axis.
Probiotics and their health benefits are often the subject of both conversations and questions. Today, GMFH’s editorial staff offers you a selection of material developed by the International Scientific Association for Probiotics and Prebiotics (ISAPP) to better understand these bacteria.
What is the gut-brain connection? How do the gut and the brain ‘talk’ to each other? What is the role of gut bacteria? This interview with Prof. John Cryan answers these questions.
Can we determine how old someone is by analyzing their gut bacteria? New research shows how machine learning can use information from different human microbiomes to accurately and generally predict age.
Gut Microbiota for Health: one of the best gut health blogs of 2020 according to Healthline
26 Aug 2020by GMFH Editing Team
Healthline recently selected GMFH as one of the 9 best gut health blogs of 2020, in recognition of our position as a trusted source of evidence-based information on topics related to gut microbiota, probiotics and prebiotics, nutrition, and health.
Are increasingly popular dietary trends beneficial for optimizing gut health?
17 Aug 2020by Andreu Prados
As humans don’t consume nutrients in isolation, focusing on overall diet quality is a better way to take care of gut health. This article looks at how different dietary patterns affect your gut microbiota in terms of both known benefits and side effects.
A diverse diet for a diverse gut microbiota: an interview with Kevin Whelan
15 Jul 2020by GMFH Editing Team
What kind of diet promotes gut health? Are ‘superfoods’ good for your gut microbiota? Is what is good for your health also good for the planet? In an interview at the 9th Gut Microbiota for Health World Summit, Kevin Whelan answers our questions.