Recent studies shed light on how early-life gut microbiota might help identify children at risk of developing obesity and T1D later in childhood.
A review explores the influence of probiotics on intestinal barrier integrity in various disease states
20 Sep 2018by Megan Mouw
Recent findings have highlighted the importance of the gut microbiota in maintaining proper health.
The probiotic L. rhamnosus CNCM I-3690 counteracts pathobiont-driven metabolic effects and gut barrier dysfunction in mice
30 Aug 2018by Andreu Prados
Recent research has highlighted the gut microbiome's contribution to the development of non-communicable diseases.
Gut microbiome composition may have an effect on arterial stiffness in women
26 Jul 2018by Andreu Prados
A new study has found that arterial stiffness is inversely correlated with gut microbiome diversity and the abundance of specific gut microorganisms in women.
Nutrition workshop report from GMFH World Summit 2018 now available
29 Jun 2018by GMFH Editing Team
The workshop, called ‘Gut microbiota targets in nutrition’, which was addressed to experts and healthcare practitioners specializing in nutrition and gastrointestinal disorders.
A review of recent updates about the contribution made by gut microbes and metabolites to obesity and related metabolic disorders
7 Jun 2018by GMFH Editing Team
A new review discusses key mechanisms involved in the crosstalk between gut microbes and host cells in obesity and metabolic disorders.
An update on the role of prebiotics and probiotics in controlling obesity
14 May 2018by Andreu Prados
Recent analyses have shown high inter-individual differences in particular bacterial groups related to obesity and these data highlight the difficulty in finding a simple taxonomic signature of obesity in the gut microbiome and predicting the most important factor driving human weight change.
Small bowel microbiota may contribute to fat digestion and absorption in mice
7 May 2018by Andreu Prados
A new study has found that small bowel microbiota is involved in dietary fat digestion and absorption in mice.
Metabolic benefits of a low-carbohydrate diet on non-alcoholic fatty liver disease may be partly mediated by the gut microbiota
12 Apr 2018by Andreu Prados
A recent study has found that metabolic benefits of a carbohydrate-restricted diet in obese NAFLD patients may involve shifts in gut microbiota composition.
The timing of food consumption influences the human salivary microbiota
22 Mar 2018by Andreu Prados
A recent study has found that meal timing affects the daily rhythm of the human salivary microbiota and that timing differences may have a deleterious effect on the metabolism of the host.