by 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.
by 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.
by 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.
Following a diverse diet, rich in fruits, vegetables, whole grains and fermented foods, could play a protective role against severe forms of COVID-19. A new review presents the hypothesis highlighting the link between a less diversified microbiota, a high intake of processed foods and refined sugars and severe Covid-19 cases in Western countries.
This year’s research has brought to light many interesting advances in the field of gut health and has unveiled some of the microbiota’s secrets. We have discussed the impact of diet, immunity, fermented foods, the characteristics of gut health, and of course we also covered COVID-19. So, can you guess what GMFH’s 10 most popular articles of 2020 were?
by Andreu Prados
The metabolic activity of immune cells is enhanced after a viral infection, such as the one driven by COVID-19. Dietary approaches that support a healthy gut microbiome can benefit the immune system and ensure a good nutritional status that would help the host deal with pathogens.
by Andreu Prados
Good nutrition is important to support the immune system through shaping the balance of the gut microbiota. Learn more on how nutrition and having a healthy lifestyle can support the immune system particularly with regards to protection against COVID-19.
Scientists have started to investigate the role gut microbiota might play in either protecting against COVID-19 or on the contrary in increasing vulnerability to severe symptomatic disease. Any conclusions would be highly relevant to preventing increased mortality among elderly nursing home residents.
by Andreu Prados
COVID-19 primarily attacks the respiratory system. However, the links between the latter, your digestive tract and immune system make an examination of the role of nutrition and the gut microbiota in the fight against the virus relevant. Here is the first article of a two-part series on the subject.
by Andreu Prados
While patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 typically present with a respiratory illness, certain patients also report gastrointestinal symptoms. The presence of virus receptors in gastrointestinal epithelial cells and an altered gut microbiota composition in some patients might have implications for managing COVID-19.
