A new review highlights current research on how changes in the gut microbiota alter interactions with the immune system, leading to the development of food sensitivities.
How the gut microbiota contributes to type 2 diabetes: What we already know
14 Nov 2018by Andrea Hardy
Alterations in the gut microbiota could prevent type 2 diabetes, with these changes playing a fundamental role in detecting both the condition and the onset of obesity.
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.
New WGO guidelines: how your diet can help you care for your gut microbiota
26 Sep 2018by Andrea Hardy
The World Gastroenterology Organization (WGO) has published a new guide with practical recommendations on the gut and food to improve the understanding of gut microbiota-related study.
New practice guidelines to help medical practitioners consider the gut microbiota
23 Aug 2018by Andrea Hardy
The World Gastroenterology Organization (WGO) Guidelines on Diet & The Gut aims to provide up-to-date practice recommendations to medical practitioners around the world.
Can nutrition be personalized based on an individual’s gut microbiota composition and structure, so we can care take a more detailed and controlled approach to looking after our health?