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Dr. Hervé Blottière updates us on what current studies say about when bacteria first colonize the body and the impact of that process on infant health.
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Dr. James Versalovic updates what we know so far about the contribution of an altered gut microbiota to the development of the IBS and the available science-backed tools for relieving symptoms.
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Dr. Stéphane Schneider explains what recent studies have shown regarding the importance of taking care of what you eat for preventing or better controlling type 2 diabetes through the gut microbiome.
Research on the gut microbiome has mainly focused on bacteria, while other key microorganisms such as fungi have been largely overlooked. Learn more about the fungal microbiota’s relevance for health, how it develops across the lifespan and how you can take care of it.
by Andreu Prados
Changes in the gut microbiome have been associated with conditions that cause bone loss or increase fracture risk. Learn more about the role of the gut microbiota in bone health and what today’s science says about the manipulation of the gut microbiota by oral probiotics to prevent bone loss.
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What happens in your gut may affect distal organs that are not apparently connected to your gut. Dr. Premysl Bercik explores what recent studies have shown regarding the association between the microbiome and neurological disorders.
by Cristina Sáez
Inhaling air pollutants during the first 6 months of life could affect a baby’s intestinal bacteria, causing changes in its composition associated with a higher risk of developing allergies, obesity and diabetes, and even influence brain development, concludes a new study.
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As part of the effort to understand the many health-related aspects affected by the gut microbiota, a new collaborative project called Le French Gut, which is part of the international “Million Microbiome of Humans Project”, has just been launched in France.
Although we know how important it is to have a rich, balanced and resilient community of microorganisms in the colon in order to enjoy overall well-being and health, scientists still do not know what a healthy microbiota looks like. A new study with more than 8,000 participants sheds light on the question.
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Your body is surrounded and contains a huge diversity of microorganisms, most of which are not only harmless but essential. Dr. Joël Doré explains the importance of bringing balance to your inner microbial world for maintaining and improving health.
