Archives des Nutrition

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.

Researchers turn to the gut-lung connection in the search for a treatment for COVID-19

23 Mar 2022

by Andreu Prados

Emerging evidence about COVID-19 associates the gut-lung connection with the long-term complications of the virus. This article updates what we know so far about how manipulating the gut microbiota plays a role in improving respiratory outcomes and, in particular, the symptoms and severity of COVID-19.

Could diet help protect against severe COVID-19 and enable a proper immune response to vaccination?

23 Feb 2022

by 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.

Four science-backed ways of taking care of your gut microbiota

2 Feb 2022

by Andreu Prados

You are probably familiar with the idea that an altered gut microbiota composition has been linked to a wide range of intestinal and extraintestinal conditions. Learn more about what science says are the best ways to take care of your gut microbiota.

Is water the forgotten nutrient for your gut microbiota?

19 Jan 2022

by Andreu Prados

The gut microbiota is exposed to and modified by a range of factors on a daily basis, with diet being one of the most important. New findings from the American Gut Project reveal that drinking water source ranks among the key contributing factors in explaining gut microbiota variation.

Could the secret to successful aging lie in the gut?

22 Dec 2021

by Stéphane Schneider

Learn how your gut microbiota changes as you age and what you can do to be healthier and live longer by taking care of your gut microbes.

Focus on Fermented Foods: are they good Fer you?

9 Dec 2021

by 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 2021

by 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.

Long-term diet may affect the inflammatory effects of the gut microbiome more than specific foods alone

8 Sep 2021

by Allison Clark

The purpose of the article is to uncover how dietary components and long-term dietary patterns interact with and influence gut microbiota composition and function and intestinal inflammation.