Emerging studies support the relationship between the human gut microbiome and organ function outside the gut. Find out more about the knowns and unknowns on how the gut communicates with other parts of the body, involving the gut, the brain, the lungs, the skin, and even the heart, and why it matters to your health.

Key advances in the gut microbiome during 2024

27 Jan 2025

by GMFH Editing Team

This article features key discoveries in gut microbiome research from 2024 selected by the Gut Microbiota for Health editorial team. Research highlights include basic, translational, and clinical microbiome research with significant implications for current and future research in the field.

Feed your microbes to improve gut and mental health

22 May 2024

by GMFH Editing Team

Growing evidence from the microbiome field shows that harnessing gut microbes through diet can beneficially impact brain and behaviour. Which gut microbiome-targeted interventions have been studied as potential approaches for mental health?

The year 2023 has been a productive year for gut microbiome research. Read about the most relevant advances in translational and clinical gut microbiome research from the last 12 months, selected by the Gut Microbiota for Health editorial team.

Diets for irritable bowel syndrome: what you need to know

20 Dec 2023

by Andreu Prados, Kate Scarlata

Food is considered the main trigger of digestive symptoms in the vast majority of patients living with IBS. While finding foods that do not prompt gastrointestinal (GI) symptoms has been a challenge for many people with IBS, restrictive diets can come with potential risks. Learn more about diets with evidence in IBS.

What to eat or not to eat as a means of reducing IBD symptoms is one of the main queries a patient might have following diagnosis. Although there is no simple answer and dietary changes are not a substitute for medical therapy, to help consider this question, we have prepared a new infographic on the dietary components to promote and limit in patients with IBD.

Discover the gut fungi world and their role in human health through our new infographic! Learn about their contribution to nutrient production, metabolism, defense against harmful microorganisms, and the establishment of healthy gut bacteria.

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