by Megan Mouw
Most of us want to lower our cardiometabolic risk in order to live long and healthy lives; that is, we want to have what doctors define as a low risk of developing cardiovascular disease and diabetes.
A new study, published in the British Medical Journal, focuses on proving that a more traditional diet, with less fat and more carbohydrates, could improve gut microbiota health.
by Allison Clark
A recent study by Philippe Marteau has analyzed and evaluated the speed at which abdominal discomfort improves after a fermented milk product (FMP) is consumed.
by Andreu Prados
The mechanisms that link changes in gut microbiome composition and an increased risk of cardiovascular disease remain elusive. Changes in the gut microbiome related to aging may mediate arterial dysfunction, coupled with a normalization of inflammation, suggests a new mice study.
Have a look at our infographic to learn how a dysfunctional intestinal barrier may play a role in the development of gastrointestinal diseases.
by Karina Kaplun
According to a new study, the microbiome is among the factors that directly influence obesity. Others include environmental causes and genetic predisposition.
by Heather Galipeau
The effects of the microbiota on immunity and metabolism have been well characterized, but the basic understanding of how microbes influence the overall structure and function of the intestinal barrier is not well understood.
by Andreu Prados
A new study has found that exposure to triclosan increases colonic inflammation and colitis-associated colon tumorigenesis in mice.
by Andreu Prados
A recent study has found that metabolic benefits of a carbohydrate-restricted diet in obese NAFLD patients may involve shifts in gut microbiota composition.
A recent study has found that meal timing affects the daily rhythm of the human salivary microbiota and that timing differences may have a deleterious effect on the metabolism of the host.