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Gibson and Roberfroid were the first to anticipate that probiotics and prebiotics could be combined as synbiotics back in 1995. Mary Ellen Sanders and Andreu Prados introduce our new selection of human research on the health benefits of synbiotics.
Opting to follow a vegetarian diet is becoming a growing trend in Western countries, but is it a healthy choice as well? What impact does a plant-based diet have on the gut microbiota compared with an omnivorous one?
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During the 8th Gut Microbiota for Health World Summit 2019, Prof. Paul Cotter explained the basis of microbial diversity, focusing on the relationship between gut microbiota, diet and exercise.
Did you know that there are different types of probiotics? Do you know how beneficial they are for health? This new infographic by ISAPP explains the different types of probiotics and their contribution to the way the immune system functions.
Being updated in gut microbiome research is a challenge even as a scientist or healthcare professional. Have a look at this new free online course instructed by Clara Belzer for learning more about how to distinguish fact from fiction about the role of the microbiome in health and disease.
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In Canada, 3,500 children and their families are part of the CHILD Cohort Study, which is a large research project that is figuring out how the human microbiome influences our health.
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In this video interview produced by GMFH during the 8th World Summit on Gut Microbiota for Health 2019 in Miami, dietitian Kate Scarlata explains how our gut microbiota influences our health.
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In this video, the European Society of Neurogastroenterology & Motility (ESNM) explains how important it is for irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to be diagnosed so it can then be treated correctly.
The last 8th Gut Microbiota for Health World Summit hold in Miami in March updated the science behind gut microbiota and diet, probiotics, functional gastrointestinal disorders and metabolic and liver conditions. Check out here the Summit’s official report.
Have a look at our infographic to learn how a dysfunctional intestinal barrier may play a role in the development of gastrointestinal diseases.
