by Allison Clark
The commensal bacterium Akkermansia muciniphila has garnered considerable attention for its association with leanness as well as for its other health benefits in relation to obesity, excess weight and type 2 diabetes.
by GMFH Editing Team
Gut health has emerged as a potential target in people suffering from metabolic syndrome. A new randomized controlled trial has found that yogurt may help ameliorate insulin resistance in obese women with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease and metabolic syndrome by involving the gut microbiota.
by GMFH Editing Team
Being updated in gut microbiome research is a challenge even as a scientist or healthcare professional. Have a look at this new free online course instructed by Clara Belzer for learning more about how to distinguish fact from fiction about the role of the microbiome in health and disease.
Recent studies show that the gut microbiota may affect our body’s response to insulin, a hormone that helps glucose enter the body’s cells so it can be used as energy.
by Patrice D. Cani
The gut-dwelling bacterium Akkermansia muciniphila has been positively linked with leanness in mice and humans. A new randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled pilot study shows that heat-inactivated A. muciniphila may help to limit cardiovascular risk parameters in individuals who are overweight and obese.
by Kristina Campbell
Studies by Dr. Bindels, a professor at KU Leuven, have focused on discovering whether it would be possible to extract health benefits from using complex carbohydrates such as resistant starch and prebiotics.
by Researchers from the Human Nutrition Unit (URV)
Participants who consumed higher amounts of fermented dairy products and especially yogurt showed greater adherence to the Mediterranean Diet.
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.
by GMFH Editing Team
Gut Microbiota for Health is pleased to announce its participation at the 21st International Congress of Nutrition (ICN).
by Andreu Prados
A recent study has found that vitamin D deficiency is involved in metabolic syndrome progression through intestinal integrity disruption and gut microbiota dysbiosis in mice.