Gut microbiota, nutrition, and mental health

This 2019 study explains that microorganisms can produce communication signals, both to interact with other microbial cells and with the host organism. While the gastrointestinal tract is commonly a home for many of these microbiota, these microorganisms can inhabit various niches of the host organism. These microorganisms respond to host signals, enabling them to interact […]

The gut microbiome makes use of several dietary elements for its homeostasis and functionality. Prebiotic fibers and polyphenol compounds found in dietary sources like nuts were demonstrated to have a favorable impact on the gut microbiome. In this systematic review by Fitzgerald et al. (2021), the authors searched prominent databases (PubMed, Cochrane CENTRAL, MEDLINE, CINAHL, […]