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Pasteurized Akkermansia muciniphila: a new bacterium to fight metabolic syndrome?

26 May 2022

by GMFH Editing Team

Prof. Patrice D. Cani updates the health effects of Akkermansia muciniphila as one of the most widely studied gut bacteria for weight management.

Akkermansia muciniphila, a bacterium that may help reduce metabolic syndrome

9 Oct 2019

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.

Conventional yogurt may have protective effects in patients with insulin resistance

23 Sep 2019

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.

Changes in the gut microbiota may be behind the metabolic benefits of a lifestyle intervention in subjects with metabolic syndrome

5 Sep 2019

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.

Gut microbiota influences insulin sensitivity in obese patients

14 Aug 2019

by Allison Clark

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.

Akkermansia muciniphila helps improve features of metabolic syndrome in overweight and obese subjects

15 Jul 2019

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.

What’s the science on resistant starch for weight loss? An interview with Dr. Laure Bindels

28 Nov 2018

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.

Consuming fermented dairy products is associated with a healthier life-style and greater adherence to the Mediterranean Diet

12 Nov 2018

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.

The timing of food consumption influences the human salivary microbiota

22 Mar 2018

by Andreu Prados

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.

GMFH to take part in the 21st International Congress of Nutrition (ICN)

18 Sep 2017

by GMFH Editing Team

Gut Microbiota for Health is pleased to announce its participation at the 21st International Congress of Nutrition (ICN). 

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