The most significant achievements in gut microbiome science in 2018
27 Dec 2018by GMFH Editing Team
GMFH continue to cover the important progress made in our knowledge of the gut microbiota's impact on wellbeing and disease.
Consuming refined fermentable fibers could have a negative impact on your liver health, a new study reveals
15 Nov 2018by Researchers from the Univ. of Toledo-Microbiome Consortium
A recent study published by researchers from the University of Toledo, in Cell, raises a health concern about that these refined soluble fibers.
Different diets, different effects on the microbiota, similar short-term symptom improvement but different sustained effects in IBS
29 Oct 2018by Andrea Hardy
This study highlights the role of prebiotic fibers in ameliorating IBS symptoms through changes in the gut microbiota composition.
Certain types of fiber may be more beneficial for the gut microbiome than others
15 Oct 2018by Andreu Prados
A new systematic review and meta-analysis concludes that some types of fiber benefit the gut microbiota more than others.
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.
Can we target health through the gut microbiota? An interview with Clara Belzer
21 May 2018by GMFH Editing Team
Clara Belzer is an Associate Professor in Microbiology at Wageningen University & Research, where she investigates precisely the direct role of intestinal microbes in human health.
A high fiber diet may promote specific short-chain fatty acid producers to achieve better metabolic control in type 2 diabetes
26 Mar 2018by Andreu Prados
A new randomized clinical trial has found that promotion of a select group of gut bacteria by a diet high in diverse fibers may lead to better blood glucose and lipid control and greater weight loss in people with T2DM.
Recent mouse studies lend insights into mechanisms of dietary fiber’s benefits
19 Feb 2018by Andreu Prados
The first study has found that the fermentable fiber inulin prevents high-fat diet-induced metabolic syndrome in mice.
A scientific committee chaired has taken care to put together a program that covers the most relevant issues in the field today.
GMFH to take part in the 21st International Congress of Nutrition (ICN)
18 Sep 2017by GMFH Editing Team
Gut Microbiota for Health is pleased to announce its participation at the 21st International Congress of Nutrition (ICN).
