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.
Is it time to consider the gut microbiota in an attempt to keep bones healthy?
16 Nov 2022by 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.
Early exposure to air pollution linked to negative changes in infant gut microbiota
25 Oct 2022by 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.
What is bifidobacteria’s role in establishing a healthy infant gut microbiome and immune system?
20 Jun 2022by Andreu Prados
The role of the infant gut microbiome in immunological development is largely mediated by bifidobacteria. This article updates what factors affect bifidobacteria colonization in the gut and why bifidobacteria are relevant for infants, and reveals the groups of infants that will benefit from supplementation with bifidobacterial.
Researchers turn to the gut-lung connection in the search for a treatment for COVID-19
23 Mar 2022by 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.
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 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
Is it time to include safe, live microorganisms as components of a balanced diet?
23 Jun 2021by Mary Ellen Sanders
Scientists agree that having a gut microbiota that is in ‘good shape’ is a crucial component of individual health and well-being. Although exactly how ‘good shape’ is defined is not so clear, many experts recommend consuming more live dietary microbes through including fermented foods that retain live microbial components.
Following a diverse diet, rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fermented foods, could play a protective role against severe forms of COVID-19. A new review presents the hypothesis highlighting the link between a less diversified microbiota, a high intake of processed foods and refined sugars and severe Covid-19 cases in Western countries.
This year’s research has brought to light many interesting advances in the field of gut health and has unveiled some of the microbiota’s secrets. We have discussed the impact of diet, immunity, fermented foods, the characteristics of gut health, and of course we also covered COVID-19. So, can you guess what GMFH’s 10 most popular articles of 2020 were?
