Nutrition

A high-fiber diet and beneficial bacteria may improve metabolic health

Researchers have developed a new approach to restore the gut microbiota by combining a high-fiber, plant-based diet with supplementation of beneficial microbes such as Limosilactobacillus reuteri.

Integrating microbiome data into food safety: EFSA’s approach to risk assessment in the agri-food chain

Konstantinos Paraskevopoulos (European Food Security Autority, EFSA) underscores the importance of microbiome data in assessing the safety of food and feed products across the agri-food chain.

The double-edged sword of dietary fiber: tailoring fiber intake for gut health in autoimmune conditions

Heather Armstrong, from University of Manitoba and University of Alberta (Canada), explores the intricate role of dietary fibers in maintaining gut health, focusing on the microbiome’s ability to process these…

Personalized nutrition in a changing world: addressing global health challenges with lifestyle medicine and omics

Hellas Cena, from University of Pavia (Italy), emphasizes the growing importance of nutrition in addressing current global health challenges.

Microbial signatures for food traceability: ensuring quality and safety from fermented wines to novel insect-based foods

The interview with Antonia Bruno, from Bicocca University of Milan (Italy), highlights research focused on using microbial signatures to enhance food traceability, ensuring both safety and quality. 

Dietary components may affect health differently based on gut microbiota

The findings highlight the complex interactions between some dietary compounds and the gut microbiota, suggesting that microbial variations can impact health in different ways.

How diet affects the body and its microbiota

A deeper understanding of human biology, new dietary and medical interventions, and their effects on the microbiota may lead to more accurate and trustworthy dietary advice.

Gut bacteria may increase obesity risk by influencing fat metabolism

A recent study highlights the role of specific obesogenic microbes suggesting potential interventions through targeted regulation of M. rupellensis and myo-inositol metabolism.

Some gut bacteria may be involved in compulsive eating

The findings may help to identify new biomarkers for food addiction and assess whether beneficial bacteria could serve as potential new treatments for compulsive eating.

A high-fat diet promotes breast cancer by altering gut microbial metabolism

The findings of a recent study suggest that Desulfovibrio can drive cancer progression, paving the way for therapeutic approached that targeting the gut microbiota.

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