Emerging research suggests a complex interaction between the gut microbiome and endometriosis. Recent studies have begun to explore the impact of dietary interventions on endometriosis.

The 13th Gut Microbiota for Health World Summit took place 15-16 March 2025 in Washington, D.C., and it focused on advances in microbiome research to diagnose, prevent, and manage gastrointestinal and extra-intestinal conditions. Find out more about the most valuable takeaways from the event.

Gut microbiota aids in fat digestion by converting primary bile acids into unconjugated and secondary bile acids. Recent research in mice has uncovered an intricate host-microbiota partnership in regulating bile acid production, helping to prevent excessive accumulation and maintain metabolic balance.

Chronic abdominal pain, diarrhea, constipation, and bloating are common gastrointestinal symptoms. While a structural or an organic disease can be suspected because of the symptoms and is often easy to be diagnosed by endoscopy or imaging methods, sometimes gastrointestinal symptoms are not related to any alteration that may be seen through diagnostic techniques, and consequently have been classified under the umbrella of “disorders of gut-brain interaction”.

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