Irritable bowel syndrome is one of the most common disorders diagnosed by gastroenterologists. Peppermint oil, specific probiotics, psyllium supplementation, first-line IBS dietary advice, and a low FODMAP diet can aid in improving IBS symptoms.
New research shows the keto diet, used to treat neurological and metabolic diseases, suppresses bifidobacteria and Th17 cells
15 Jun 2020by Andreu Prados
Could the keto diet’s therapeutic benefits be linked to changes in the gut microbiota? New work in mice and 17 men who are overweight or obese reveals ketone bodies exert suppression of bifidobacteria and intestinal pro-inflammatory Th17 cells.
The last 9th Gut Microbiota for Health World Summit hold in Madrid on March updated the science behind diet, the balance between gut microbiota and the immune system, mental health, food intolerances and functional gut disorders, among others. Check out here the Summit’s official report.
Why the gut microbiome is behind the health effects of the Mediterranean diet
14 Apr 2020by GMFH Editing Team
The Mediterranean dietary pattern has been largely associated with improved health outcomes. Two new randomized controlled trials reveal the contribution of gut microbiome composition and functions to explaining the potential beneficial effects of the Mediterranean diet.
2019 at a glance: Breakthroughs in the emerging role of gut microbiome in health and disease
13 Jan 2020by GMFH Editing Team
Important scientific progress has been made in 2019 in our understanding of the contribution of gut microbiome in health and disease. Have a look at this “2019 Year at a glance” report and discover the year’s breakthroughs in the field.
Gut microbiota response to red meat associated carbohydrates may affect human health
28 Oct 2019by Allison Clark
As a healthcare professional you may be aware that many dietary guidelines recommend limiting the consumption of red meat. Recent mechanistic research on the gut microbiota could finally settle the debate regarding the impact of red meat in health.
Demographic, environmental, and host genetics and the gut microbiome in healthy individuals
25 Oct 2019by Allison Clark
Inter-individual gut microbiome variation remains one of the major caveats in this field of research. Scientists from different countries update the role of socio-demographic and environmental factors in inter-individual gut microbiome variation in healthy French adults.
Updated evidence on how diet may help in managing inflammatory bowel disease
14 Oct 2019by Paul Enck
An increasing amount of scientific evidence supports the role of diet in the management of IBD in its early stages. Here, Prof. Paul Enck updates preclinical and clinical research disentangling the contribution of diet as an ally in managing IBD through the gut microbiome.
New data on how light and brain-derived stimulus influence intestinal physiology in mice
7 Oct 2019by GMFH Editing Team
We know that our gut microbiota has its own circadian clocks and may respond to environmental light changes. New research in mice reveals that specific neuroimmune pathways controlled by circadian cycles influence intestinal physiology.
Consumption of a long-term ‘paleo’ diet is associated with changes in gut microbiota composition and increased serum TMAO
29 Aug 2019by GMFH Editing Team
The ‘paleo’ diet is usually promoted as a means of improving gut health. But despite its popularity, new observational data reveal that individuals consuming this diet show a shift in their gut microbiota composition, along with increased serum trimethylamine-N-oxide (TMAO) levels.
