Inflammation Archives - Gut Microbiota for Health

The inflammatory potential of diet is tied to Crohn’s disease risk but not to ulcerative colitis, suggests a new observational study

2 Nov 2020

by Rene van den Wijngaard

Despite the fact that current guidelines for managing inflammatory bowel diseases do not devote attention to diet as a central element of treatment, there is an increasing amount of evidence that supports the role of diet in patients with IBD. A new nationwide cohort study shows the association between the level of inflammatory potential in diet and risk of Crohn’s disease.

Is gut health related to the coronavirus infection in the elderly?

14 Oct 2020

by Cristina Sáez

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.

What do we know about the relationship between our gut microbiota and cardiovascular disease?

19 Feb 2020

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.

Low fat vs. high fat– which diet is better for the gut microbiota?

22 May 2019

by Megan Mouw

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.

How to take care of your digestive health: regular fermented milk consumption can improve mild digestive symptoms

25 Apr 2019

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.

Gut microbiome changes emerge as a potential modulator of age-associated cardiovascular disease risk

15 Apr 2019

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.

Learning about the gut barrier’s essential role to our health

27 Mar 2019

by GMFH Editing Team

Have a look at our infographic to learn how a dysfunctional intestinal barrier may play a role in the development of gastrointestinal diseases.

The gut microbiota modifies behavior in mice through affecting metabolism

13 Feb 2019

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.

Microbiota plays key role in shaping intestinal barrier structure and permeability

31 Oct 2018

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.

Antimicrobial additive triclosan exacerbates inflammation and colitis-associated colon cancer in mice

25 Jun 2018

by Andreu Prados

A new study has found that exposure to triclosan increases colonic inflammation and colitis-associated colon tumorigenesis in mice.