A new study has confirmed that certain oral bacteria can travel to the intestine and alter the balance of the gut microbiota, leading to the development of chronic intestinal diseases.
An updated guide with strengthened evidence to help clinicians use probiotics in the management of lower gastrointestinal symptoms
26 Feb 2018by GMFH Editing Team
The functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGIDs) that are characterized by persistent and recurring GI symptoms.
“Meet Your Microbiome” – An Educational Video for Learning about Gut Microbiota
7 Feb 2018by GMFH Editing Team
The following video, produced by SciShow, shows the most recent research into gut microbiota and hot topics such as Clostridium difficile infection and fecal microbiota transplantation, as well as inflammatory bowel disease, dysbiosis, and probiotics.
A new study shows probiotics can reduce depression scores and alter brain activity in humans with IBS
3 Aug 2017by Andreu Prados
A new study has found that the probiotic Bifidobacterium longum NCC3001 can reduce depression scores and increase quality of life in patients with IBS.
Report covers take-home points from the 2017 Gut Microbiota for Health World Summit in Paris
19 Jul 2017by GMFH Editing Team
The GMFH editing team is pleased to bring you the Gut Summit 2017 official report.
In irritable bowel syndrome, probiotic bacteria show promise for improving mood
5 Jul 2017by Heather Galipeau
A new study shows that a specific probiotic can help treat symptoms of depression in patients who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (or IBS).
Toward a better understanding of the link between irritable bowel syndrome and anxiety and depression
22 Mar 2017by Kristina Campbell
Many studies show that there is a link between patients with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and gut microbiota, revealing alterations in the people with this condition.
The Harvard Probiotics Symposium, “Gut health, microbiota & probiotics throughout the lifespan: Metabolic & brain function”, was held on September 15th and 16th at Harvard Medical School in Boston (USA).
The Harvard Probiotics Symposium, “Gut health, microbiota & probiotics throughout the lifespan: Metabolic & brain function”, was held on September 15th and 16th at Harvard Medical School in Boston (USA).
Studying how the low-FODMAP diet reduces symptoms in Irritable Bowel Syndrome
14 Sep 2016by Kristina Campbell
Foods that trigger symptoms are well identified by those who suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS).