In a recent review published in the journal Nature Reviews Microbiology , researchers systematically reviewed the impacts of various dietary components and complete dietary regimes on gut microbial health. They analyzed studies on popular dietary regimes, including Mediterranean, vegetarian (plant-based), ketogenic, and Western diets, unraveling how dietary choices at different periods of human developmental stages contribute to metabolic disorders and adult health outcomes. They further explore the relationships between gut microbial health and subsequent health and disease outcomes.
Finally, they highlight progress in diet and gut microbial research, addressing current challenges and areas requiring additional data to improve public health. Study: The interplay between diet and the gut microbiome: implications for health and disease . Image Credit: CI Photos / Shutterstock The 'gut microbiome' is the total of all bacteria, viruses, protozoa, and fungi that reside in a host's digestive tract (gut), collectively forming a dynamic and intricate ecosystem that profoundly impacts host health.
Recent research increasingly explores the associations between gut microbial health and host welfare outcomes. The findings suggest that gut microbiota composition and relative abundance can substantially alter the host's susceptibility to disease, nutrient metabolism, and even psychological well-being. Conventional studies predominantly focused on the impacts of antibiotics on gut microbio.
