The benefits of gut microbiota do not stop in the intestine. There is a large body of evidences that underlines how metabolites of the gut microbiota can traslocate in different …
The microbiota analysis allows you to understand the type of the microorganisms are present in a sample. In this way you can look into the diversity of your gut, skin …
In this video you will be introduced to the functions of the gut microbiota. Do you know that the microbes we have in our gastrointestinal tract are essential to complete …
Did you know that we can be considered as a superhosts? Yes, as a matter of fact our body is colonised by microorganisms, which are extremely important for our health …
Dear Learner, I’m very pleased to welcome you to this MOOC. In the next three weeks you will have the possibility to learn more about the intimate relationship we have …
You’ll enter this week, The Journey of Healthy to Unhealthy, by discussing the intimate contact gut microbiome has with the intestinal cells and how microbiome composition is very well connected …
How does the structure of food and plants affect the digestion of carbohydrates and what our gut bacteria feed on? Let’s find out. How do plants become part of human …
Macronutrients, such as fat, protein and carbohydrates, are the key components in our diet, essential for energy and healthy living. What Are Carbohydrates? To put it simply, they are a …
In this step, you will learn how the gut microbiota communicates with the cells of the immune system localized at the intestine interface. Are you ready to discover this fascinating …
Do you know that fermented foods are manufactured by exploiting the metabolic activities of microorganisms? As a matter of fact, they are able to transform raw materials (e.g milk) in …
This article will cover the gut microbiota in the elderly. What do you think happens to the gut microbiota in the elderly? What kind of changes are associated with ageing? …
How important is our first contact with microbes? “First contact” between microbes and their host represents a critical time in human development when the foundations for lifelong health are laid …
Polyphenols and gut microbiota You may have heard that polyphenols are beneficial to our health, but did you know how important the gut microbiota are for this? Polyphenols are non-nutrient …
There are factors such as diet, exercise and stress that can change during adulthood, which in turn can affect the gut microbiota. When bacteria grow they are influenced by a …