Obesity and cardiovascular disease are on the rise as we have shifted away from traditional low-fat, high carbohydrate diets. Many of us living in more developed countries now eat a higher proportion of fat and…
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With so many diets and trends-- high fat, low fat, low carb, Paleo, vegan, etc.-- it’s hard to know which diet is best for our health. Diet greatly influences gut microbiota composition, and evidence shows…
From Crohn’s disease to asthma, obesity or even type 2 diabetes, gut microbiota dysbiosis has already been linked to a wide range of human diseases. Even to mental health and behavior. Previous research studies have…
Occasional gastrointestinal symptoms are common in the otherwise healthy population. Most symptoms respond to dietary changes presumably via changes in the gut microbiota. Evidence shows that diet has a major impact on the gut microbiota…
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During pregnancy, the maternal gut microbiota experiences shifts that have been suggested to contribute to maternal metabolic and immune adaptations beneficial in pregnancy. Although these changes can be disrupted by maternal diet-induced obesity, little is…
Together with diet, treatment with drugs is a major factor that influences gut microbiota composition. Indeed, the gut microbiota community may contribute to the therapeutic effects of certain drugs. For instance, metformin may act through…
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