How does the gut microbiome affect our health? One of the most important ways the microbiome affects health is through its influence on our immune system. "What happens is, from birth onto death, our microbiome actually helps to shape our immune system," Ravella said. "This is important bec...
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is accompanied by a damaged gut epithelial barrier; increased translocation of bacterial toxins causes inflammation, which promotes further loss of kidney function. This review shows the association between diet and the microbiome also in CKD and gives a perspective on ...
Helping control brain health: New research suggests that the gut microbiome may also affect the central nervous system, which controls brain function (20). Therefore, there are a number of different ways in which the gut microbiome can affect key bodily functions and influence your health. Summary...
The composition of the gut microbiota is influenced by several genetic and environmental factors (e.g. diet). Several lines of evidence indicate that gut-microbiota-diet interactions play a significant pathophysiological role in depression and related medical comorbidities. Gut dysbiosis and theleaky gut...
UNSW Sydney researchers presenting at the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease Conference in Sydney this week highlighted evidence that suggest changes to a mother's microbiome, or gut health, brought on by obesity or a high fat diet during pregnancy can be transferred to the microbiome of...
The microbiome is a lot like Earth’s ecosystems, meaning as its conditions change, so do the organisms that inhabit it. Microbes interact with one another within the community they live in (the gut), and they change in concentration depending on their surroundings — which means your diet, ...
“If you’re eating the standard American diet, over time, your gut is going to develop inflammation,” Naidoo says. “Because the gut and brain are connected, that inflammation is also going to be transmitted through this connected ecosystem to the brain.” ...
In the gut microbiome, the “good” bacteria do more than just help with digestion. They help keep your “bad” bacteria in check. They multiply so often that the unhealthy kind don't have space to grow. When you have a healthy balance of bacteria in your gut, it’s called equilibrium...
Luckily, there are many ways you can improve the health of your gut. So, you don’t have to be stuck with unhealthy gut bacteria forever! Below, you’ll find some of the best ways to improve your microbiome. Healthy Diet The more gut microorganism species, the better - aim for a rich...
UNSW Sydney researchers presenting at the Developmental Origins of Health and Disease Conference in Sydney this week highlighted evidence that suggest changes to a mother's microbiome, or gut health, brought on by obesity or a high fat diet during pregna