Diet variety is related to gut microbiome diversity and a greater abundance of some potentially beneficial bacteria. A new study suggests how increasing the quantity and diversity of dietary fiber intake by consuming multi-fiber bread may improve cholesterol and insulin resistance by altering gut microbiome composition and function.
Where do we stand in the management of IBS? Highlights from “IBS days 2022” in Bologna
18 Jul 2022by Giada De Palma
The third edition of IBS DAYS 2022 provided current advances and a look to future therapeutic approaches on the rapidly advancing field of irritable bowel syndrome. This article summarizes major highlights on diet and gut microbiome interactions of relevance for IBS.
While many would like to discover the fountain of youth, the secret to aging gracefully might lie, in part, in our gut.
What is bifidobacteria’s role in establishing a healthy infant gut microbiome and immune system?
20 Jun 2022by Andreu Prados
The role of the infant gut microbiome in immunological development is largely mediated by bifidobacteria. This article updates what factors affect bifidobacteria colonization in the gut and why bifidobacteria are relevant for infants, and reveals the groups of infants that will benefit from supplementation with bifidobacterial.
The gut microbiome in personalized nutrition and medicine: takeaways from the 2022 GMFH Summit
5 May 2022by Joël Doré, Andreu Prados
The 10th Gut Microbiota for Health World Summit took place on March 12th and 13th 2022, focusing on the role of gut microbiome-related interventions as part of individualized nutrition and medicine. This post highlights the major learnings from the conference and how they might impact clinical practice in the foreseeable future.
Probiotics with an anti-inflammatory effect may reduce abdominal pain and hours of hospitalization in adult patients with acute uncomplicated diverticulitis
19 Apr 2022by Andreu Prados
The involvement of the gut microbiota in diverticulitis is gaining interest. This article explores what we know so far about the role of the gut microbiota in diverticulitis and discusses two recent clinical trials on the role of probiotics in managing acute uncomplicated diverticulitis.
A study casts doubt on the contribution of altered gut microbiota in autism spectrum disorder-related behaviors
6 Apr 2022by Allison Clark
There is a growing interest in the role diet plays in behavior, yet current studies have yielded inconsistent results around directly linking the gut microbiome as the cause of certain behaviors such as anxiety, depression and autistic behavior. A recent study tries to tackle the question of whether the gut microbiome is directly linked to autism spectrum disorders.
Researchers turn to the gut-lung connection in the search for a treatment for COVID-19
23 Mar 2022by Andreu Prados
Emerging evidence about COVID-19 associates the gut-lung connection with the long-term complications of the virus. This article updates what we know so far about how manipulating the gut microbiota plays a role in improving respiratory outcomes and, in particular, the symptoms and severity of COVID-19.
Clostridioides difficile infection remains an unfamiliar subject for clinicians
25 Feb 2022by Andreu Prados
Clostridioides difficile infection is the most frequent cause of antibiotic-associated diarrhea in the hospital setting that has increased in severity. This article looks at the risk factors for developing C. difficile-associated disease, the spectrum of manifestations and the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the occurrence of C. difficile infection.
Could diet help protect against severe COVID-19 and enable a proper immune response to vaccination?
23 Feb 2022by Andreu Prados
Food is a source of immune-supporting nutrients and non-nutrients that offer a good defense against pathogens. Diet quality is not only important at the moment for protecting against severe COVID-19 but also for improving COVID-19 vaccine efficacy, particularly in certain groups of at-risk individuals.