Browsing: Gut Health & Microbiome

According to Sahar El Aidy, Professor of Microbiome Engineering at the University of Amsterdam, part of the problem may lie not in the microbiome itself, but in how we define what it means to be ‘healthy.’ ‘We often think of the microbiome as something that should return to a fixed, balanced state’, she explains. ‘But…

Is human contact shaping your gut health more than you realise? In this episode, Prof. Tim Spector explains how gut microbes are shared between people — through relationships, daily contact, and the environments we live in, and why this matters for long-term health

Microbiome Babies’ gut bacteria may influence future emotional health Study links specific gut microbes to brain networks tied to anxiety and depression Credit: iStockPhoto

The sight of a delectable plate of lasagna or the aroma of a holiday ham are sure to get hungry bellies rumbling in anticipation of a feast to come. But although we’ve all experienced the sensation of “eating” with our eyes and noses before food meets mouth, much less is known about the information superhighway,…

Antibiotics are designed to wipe out infection-causing bacteria, but even a single course can leave a lasting mark on the gut microbiome, according to a new study of nearly 15,000 adults in Sweden

Gut health has become one of today’s biggest wellness buzzwords. With so many products on the market, from supplements to sodas, it is hard not to be inundated with advice about how to improve the gut microbiome. Physicians often prescribe antibiotics for illness, but antibiotics disrupt the bacteria in the gut.

Gut microbiota modulation in gastrointestinal disorders: current evidence and therapeutic perspectives

Precision nutrition targeting the gut microbiota for weight management: mechanisms and applications

Living in a poorer neighbourhood in the UK could impact the make-up of your gut microbiome, potentially leading to worse health

Having diverse microbes in the gut has been promoted as a way to boost immunity, but studies suggest it’s more complicated than that