by Andreu Prados
The 13th Gut Microbiota for Health World Summit took place 15-16 March 2025 in Washington, D.C., and it focused on advances in microbiome research to diagnose, prevent, and manage gastrointestinal and extra-intestinal conditions. Find out more about the most valuable takeaways from the event.
The human gut microbiome is packed with enzymes that can transform food, drugs, or pollutants. New research maps interactions between dietary xenobiotics and the gut microbiome, explaining why diet can work differently for different people.
by Allison Clark
Restrictive diets in terms of calories and nutrients are widespread among people. Although this type of diets could help with weight loss in the short term, their long-term effects on the gut microbiome and overall health remain unknown.
by Patrice D. Cani
Enteric neurons have recently emerged as a new target in the management of type 2 diabetes. The findings in mice and humans identify new intestinal bioactive compounds released after prebiotic administration, with potential for improving glucose metabolism.
by Patrice D. Cani
Gut microbiota, with its close links to metabolism and the immune system, could potentially be a factor that lies at the core of good health. This means it can be positioned at the heart of the processes that influence the risk of contracting different diseases.
A study led by Dan Knights at the University of Minnesota concludes that a varied diet helps maintain a stable microbiome, while also giving your body all the nutrients it needs to stay healthy.
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.
Consuming probiotics is beneficial for treating metabolic diseases such as obesity, diabetes and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, which are a global health problem.
by Manon Oliero
A healthy diet that is high in fiber and a regular eating schedule during the day are easily accessible methods for improved gut microbiota rhythmicity.
Diet greatly influences gut microbiota composition, and evidence shows how the way gut microbiota metabolizes our food may be more relevant than the actual food we eat.
