Archives des Nutrition

Which dietary components should be promoted, and which ones should be limited in inflammatory bowel disease?

19 May 2023

by GMFH Editing Team

What to eat or not to eat as a means of reducing IBD symptoms is one of the main queries a patient might have following diagnosis. Although there is no simple answer and dietary changes are not a substitute for medical therapy, to help consider this question, we have prepared a new infographic on the dietary components to promote and limit in patients with IBD.

Why short chain fatty acids are important for a healthy gut?

6 Apr 2023

by Manon Oliero

It’s time to delve into the world of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) and the crucial role they play in maintaining digestive health to gain a deeper understanding of how they contribute to overall well-being.

A balanced gut microbiota can improve sports performance

28 Feb 2023

by Cristina Sáez

The gut microbiota influences sports performance and resilience after physical exercise. Also, practicing moderate exercise on a regular basis results in a healthier bacterial composition and, therefore, better physical and mental health.

Lifestyle management for type 2 diabetes: it’s all about what’s inside

30 Nov 2022

by GMFH Editing Team

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.

Could some multi-fiber bread a day keep the cardiologist away?

3 Aug 2022

by Andreu Prados

Diet variety is related to gut microbiome diversity and a greater abundance of some potentially beneficial bacteria. A new study suggests how increasing the quantity and diversity of dietary fiber intake by consuming multi-fiber bread may improve cholesterol and insulin resistance by altering gut microbiome composition and function.

Does the “biotic” family ring a bell? Here are some interesting facts about this group of microorganisms

28 Jul 2022

by GMFH Editing Team

Are you familiar with the “biotic” family? As part of the GMFH 10th-anniversary interviews, we asked Dr. Mary Ellen Sanders to explain a little more about this concept and the health benefits provided by this group of substances.

Could the gut microbiome be the key to better aging?

13 Jul 2022

by Allison Clark

While many would like to discover the fountain of youth, the secret to aging gracefully might lie, in part, in our gut.

“Look after your microbiota and it will look after you”: An interview with Cristina Sáez

1 Jun 2022

by Lorena Corfas

What leads a journalist or writer to publish another book about the large community of bacteria living in the gut? To answer this question, we spoke to Cristina Sáez, a science journalist who, in conjunction with Spanish organization Fundación Alicia, has recently published a book on the subject called La ciencia de la microbiota.

What’s the latest in gut microbiota science? Some insights from this year’s GMFH Summit

18 May 2022

by Manon Oliero

The gut microbiota is a hot topic. Research on the subject is constantly evolving and the goal is to create new gut microbiota-based therapies for preventing or curing disease, allowing patients to live healthy lives. At the 10th anniversary of the GMFH Summit, a panel of experts came together to share the latest in gut microbiota research. Now it’s our turn to share their insights with you.

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.