Video introduction to the work of the Gut Microbiota & Health Section of ESNM

While “gut health” is becoming a popular term, mainly in media and marketing claims but also in the clinical context, researchers have not yet nailed down a definition. Now, a global group of 13 scientists and clinicians updates a consensus definition of gut health and implications from bench to bedside.

The management of disorders of gut-brain interaction based on their causes was a central topic addressed at NeuroGASTRO 2025. In this video interview, Dr. Javier Santos delves into the role of mast cells in postprandial symptoms and the present and future of microbiome-based interventions for bowel disorders.

Much of nutrition science has centred on what we put on our plate, yet when we choose to eat may be just as consequential. Intermittent fasting (IF) has gained attention as a strategy that may support metabolic health while also reshaping microbial rhythms, gut hormone secretion, and intestinal function. The growing interest surrounding this approach raises an essential question for clinical practice: does IF truly translate into measurable benefits?