The gut microbiota influences sports performance and resilience after physical exercise. Also, practicing moderate exercise on a regular basis results in a healthier bacterial composition and, therefore, better physical and mental health.
Explore cutting-edge research on the gut microbiome with the GMFH 2022 Year at a Glance report
21 Feb 2023by GMFH Editing Team
Significant strides have been made in our comprehension of the role of the gut microbiome in health and disease throughout the year 2022. We invite you to take a closer look at the "2022 Year at a Glance" report and learn about the groundbreaking discoveries made.
Is it time to consider the gut microbiota in an attempt to keep bones healthy?
16 Nov 2022by Andreu Prados
Changes in the gut microbiome have been associated with conditions that cause bone loss or increase fracture risk. Learn more about the role of the gut microbiota in bone health and what today’s science says about the manipulation of the gut microbiota by oral probiotics to prevent bone loss.
Can probiotics have anti-inflammatory effects worth considering in chronic intestinal diseases?
28 Sep 2022by Andreu Prados
Inflammation has been involved in the onset of chronic diseases. Probiotics emerge as a potential dietary tool for managing those conditions, partly through their role in immune system modulation and the anti-inflammatory response. Find out what is known about the anti-inflammatory effects of probiotics and their potential applications at the bedside.
Does the “biotic” family ring a bell? Here are some interesting facts about this group of microorganisms
28 Jul 2022by GMFH Editing Team
Are you familiar with the “biotic” family? As part of the GMFH 10th-anniversary interviews, we asked Dr. Mary Ellen Sanders to explain a little more about this concept and the health benefits provided by this group of substances.
What is bifidobacteria’s role in establishing a healthy infant gut microbiome and immune system?
20 Jun 2022by Andreu Prados
The role of the infant gut microbiome in immunological development is largely mediated by bifidobacteria. This article updates what factors affect bifidobacteria colonization in the gut and why bifidobacteria are relevant for infants, and reveals the groups of infants that will benefit from supplementation with bifidobacterial.
The brain-gut-microbiota axis involves different routes of communication and can be targeted to influence brain and behavior
20 May 2022by Andreu Prados
The gut-brain connection is largely shaped by the composition and function of gut-dwelling microbial communities. This review article addresses how the brain and gut communicate and considers potential psychobiotic therapies.
The gut microbiome in personalized nutrition and medicine: takeaways from the 2022 GMFH Summit
5 May 2022by Joël Doré, Andreu Prados
The 10th Gut Microbiota for Health World Summit took place on March 12th and 13th 2022, focusing on the role of gut microbiome-related interventions as part of individualized nutrition and medicine. This post highlights the major learnings from the conference and how they might impact clinical practice in the foreseeable future.
Allergic children present different bacterial strains that promote inflammation
21 Apr 2022by Manon Oliero
Rural living, vaginal delivery, pet ownership, eating a wide variety of foods, low antibiotic use, and breast milk microbiota can prevent your children from developing a respiratory or food allergy. But what if differences in the gut microbiota could predict which children will grow out of their allergies?
Probiotics with an anti-inflammatory effect may reduce abdominal pain and hours of hospitalization in adult patients with acute uncomplicated diverticulitis
19 Apr 2022by Andreu Prados
The involvement of the gut microbiota in diverticulitis is gaining interest. This article explores what we know so far about the role of the gut microbiota in diverticulitis and discusses two recent clinical trials on the role of probiotics in managing acute uncomplicated diverticulitis.