Restricting dietary fiber is a common advice for people living with inflammatory bowel disease. New research shows that not all fibers work the same and their impact on intestinal inflammation and gut barrier function depend on the type of fiber, individual immune status and the fermentative capacity of their gut microbes.
Which dietary components should be promoted, and which ones should be limited in inflammatory bowel disease?
19 May 2023by 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.
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.
Lifestyle management for type 2 diabetes: it’s all about what’s inside
30 Nov 2022by 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.
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.
While many would like to discover the fountain of youth, the secret to aging gracefully might lie, in part, in our gut.
What’s the latest in gut microbiota science? Some insights from this year’s GMFH Summit
18 May 2022by 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.
Could diet help protect against severe COVID-19 and enable a proper immune response to vaccination?
23 Feb 2022by Andreu Prados
Food is a source of immune-supporting nutrients and non-nutrients that offer a good defense against pathogens. Diet quality is not only important at the moment for protecting against severe COVID-19 but also for improving COVID-19 vaccine efficacy, particularly in certain groups of at-risk individuals.
Focus on Fermented Foods: are they good Fer you?
9 Dec 2021by Elena Verdú, Mark Wulczynski, Premysl Bercik
“When diet is wrong, medicine is of no use. When diet is correct, medicine is of no need.” Ancient Ayurvedic proverb
Calorie restriction leads to weight loss but may promote pathogenic bacteria
27 Oct 2021by Allison Clark
Restrictive diets in terms of calories and nutrients are widespread among people. Although this type of diets could help with weight loss in the short term, their long-term effects on the gut microbiome and overall health remain unknown.
