Gut microbiota and weight management

26 May 2025

by Amandine Everard, Andreu Prados

Microbes living in your digestive tract may help you achieve or maintain a healthy body weight by influencing your food intake behaviors. This article delves into what scientists know and do not know about gut microbiota and obesity and provides science-backed tools for leveraging the microbes in your gut to achieve a healthier body weight.

Gut microbiota plays a role in cholesterol metabolism by influencing bile acid production. Recent research has identified a microbial process that helps maintain metabolic balance and prevent fat accumulation. Understanding this interaction may provide insights into metabolic health and disease prevention.

Fiber and cancer prevention: what science says

26 Feb 2025

by Cristina Sáez

A new study reveals that consuming fiber-rich foods can play a crucial role in cancer prevention. The research shows that some products of fiber digestion by gut microbiota, such as butyrate and propionate, can alter gene expression and exert anti-tumor effects. These findings highlight the importance of including whole grains, vegetables, fruits, legumes, and nuts in our daily diet to support long-term health.

What’s in the sandwich you are eating?

16 Oct 2024

by Cristina Sáez

For the first time, a European group of researchers have analyzed the microbiome of more than 2,500 different types of foods. The insights gained will help better identify good and bad ‘bugs’ and improve the quality and safety of existing products. Additionally, the research sheds light on the influence of food microbiome on our own gut microbiome and overall health.

Scientists are starting to elucidate the roots of gastrointestinal symptoms that appear after a meal in people with irritable bowel syndrome. Current research highlights the immune drivers of gut pain, which could offer clues on how to treat IBS.

World Microbiome Day 2024

27 Jun 2024

by GMFH Editing Team, Andreu Prados

The topic for World Microbiome Day 2024 is “Feed your microbes”. We have interviewed scientists about the knowns and unknowns of what is a healthy gut microbiome and the current level of application of microbiome-directed personalized nutrition to healthcare.

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