GMFH Editing Team, Author at Gut Microbiota for Health

The pharmacist inside us: what are the implications of drug-gut microbiome interactions in the clinical setting?

4 Jan 2021

by GMFH Editing Team

Beyond antibiotics, a wide range of commonly used non-antibiotic drugs can affect the gut microbiome. In addition, the gut microbiome can also influence an individual’s response to drugs by affecting their efficacy and safety. What are the implications of the bidirectional interaction between non-antibiotic drugs and the gut microbiome in the clinical setting?

Get to know the Lactobacilli family

2 Dec 2020

by GMFH Editing Team

This infographic lets you find out more about Lactobacillus, one of gut microbiota’s main microorganisms, along with information on how it functions and in which foods it is present.

The baseline gut microbiota is not always a good predictor of clinical response to a low FODMAP diet or probiotics

30 Nov 2020

by GMFH Editing Team

Diet is becoming increasingly popular as a means of managing IBS symptoms. A new study in 95 adults with IBS examines diet-gut microbiota associations and concludes that baseline gut microbiota is not a good predictor of clinical response to a low FODMAP diet or probiotic intervention.

Defending gut microbiota diversity for better health

25 Nov 2020

by GMFH Editing Team

A diverse gut microbiota consists of different types of microorganisms that produce thousands of powerful compounds and coexist harmoniously in the habitat of the host gut.

It still too early to use probiotics, prebiotics and fermented foods for cognitive performance, concludes a new meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

23 Nov 2020

by GMFH Editing Team

Gut microbiome-targeted interventions are being explored as means of improving cognitive performance. A new meta-analysis of 22 randomized controlled studies has found no significant effect on improving cognition for probiotics, prebiotics and fermented foods, whether alone or used in combination.

Why does context matter in the relationships between the human gut microbiome and host lifestyle and diet?

16 Nov 2020

by GMFH Editing Team

Host lifestyle and diet are known to have a significant impact on the gut microbiome. A large observational study across 3400 individuals shows that, beyond interindividual variability, gut microbiome heterogeneity may play a role in individual responses to diet, lifestyle and medication.

A new study characterizes the cellular topology and diversity of the enteric nervous system in mice and humans using novel methodologies

9 Nov 2020

by GMFH Editing Team

How the enteric nervous system interacts with surrounding host and microbial cells is largely unknown, mainly due to the limitations of available methodologies for studying enteric neurons. A recent study provides new insights into enteric nervous system cells from both the mouse and human intestine.

4 basics facts about fermented foods

2 Nov 2020

by GMFH Editing Team

From sourdough bread to kefir, fermented foods are a hot topic! But do you know exactly where they come from or what their benefits are and what is their link to the gut microbiota?

How to eat for a diverse microbiota

29 Oct 2020

by GMFH Editing Team

Did you know that diet is one of the key factors that influence the composition of the gut microbiota? A new infographic from GMFH gives you the basics on the link between nutrition, gut microbiota and diversity.

Mens sana in corpore sano or how your gut microbiota influences your mind

7 Oct 2020

by GMFH Editing Team

Can the gut microbiota influence thoughts and behavior? What is the role of diet? What is a psychobiotic? Prof. John Cryan gives us more information on the amazing world of gut-brain axis.

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