Emerging studies suggest the gut microbiome may predict how well you age. The world’s oldest person offers scientists new clues into the secrets of healthy aging and protection against the diseases that often plague the final years of life.
What lies beneath a dirty diaper? (Spoiler: thousands of unknown allied viruses!)
15 Nov 2023by Cristina Sáez
An international team of scientists has studied diaper samples of nearly 650 healthy 1-year-old babies for 5 years and has discovered 10,000 species of viruses, most of them unknown until now. Far from causing children to be sick, those viruses are thought to be true allies, playing an important role in protecting us from chronic diseases.
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.
The scientific community has reacted to the publication in Cell that pointed to the reduced effectiveness of probiotics by questioning these investigations and defending the benefits of certain bacteria.
A new article published in Nature reveals new information about the link between gut microbiota and infant development, evolution and the transition from infancy to childhood.
New Gut Microbiota for Health infographic on fermented foods and gut microbiota
30 May 2018by GMFH Editing Team
This infographic by Gut Microbiota for Health (GMFH) proposes a view on the health benefits of fermented foods from the perspective of the gut microbiota.
Want to know what bifidobacteria can do for you or how you can increase their number? This infographic will help you learn about these key bacteria and why they are so important for your gut health.
In irritable bowel syndrome, probiotic bacteria show promise for improving mood
5 Jul 2017by Heather Galipeau
A new study shows that a specific probiotic can help treat symptoms of depression in patients who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (or IBS).
