Browsing: Gut Health & Microbiome

Gut microbiota–intestinal barrier crosstalk: mechanistic advances, disease relevance, and public health implications

The large longitudinal study found that the maternal gut microbiome is a central influence on early-life microbial development and health, providing new insights into how maternal and early-life factors shape the developing infant gut

The gut is far more than a digestive system, and the food choices people make every day can play a major role in the diverse ecosystem of bacteria living inside it

Researchers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are studying whether specific types of corn fiber could be used to improve gut health — potentially creating a new market for Nebraska-grown corn. 

Antibiotics are among the most commonly prescribed medications and play a crucial role in treating bacterial infections. However, while they target harmful bacteria, they can also temporarily alter the composition of the gut microbiome by reducing beneficial bacteria that support digestion, immunity and other aspects of health

The human gut is home to a vast, invisible ecosystem of bacteria, viruses and other microbes that influence health in ways we are just beginning to understand. 

Our gut microbiome plays a major role in our health, and luckily, we’re not short on advice for how to take care of it. Most recommendations focus on diet, like prioritizing fiber and probiotic-rich foods, along with lifestyle tweaks such as getting enough sleep and managing stress

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skip to content The gut microbiome is the vast community of bacteria, fungi, viruses and other microorganisms that live in the human intestine. (Representational Image: Pixabay/Gerd Altmann/geralt)

Humans have been turning to fermented foods for centuries to help prevent food from spoiling. It also turns out the process of fermentation confers powerful health perks