nutrition

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  • What happens when you eat fiber, and why you should eat more
    In recent years much research has been done determining that the products of a healthy gut microbiota also have health benefits way beyond the gut.

  • Modeling the nutrient niche to boost biotic consistency and efficacy
    Two recent studies used advanced computational approaches to conclude that nutrients are among the most important determinants of an intestinal microbial community’s response to challenges.

  • Insights into healthy aging: A story as told by gut microbiome (and other) metabolites
    Metabolites, including those derived from the gut microbiome, offer a window into the complex biology of aging. They reflect not just how we live, but how well our bodies are adapting to the passage of time.

  • Five points to know about biotics for animals, from an ISAPP-led paper
    A group of animal health experts, comprising academic and industry member scientists convening at the 2023 ISAPP annual meeting, reviewed the evidence on biotics for animals, outlining what’s known to date and the likely future directions in this scientific field.

  • Planning a Biotics Study? New Publication Recommends Adding Diet as a Variable
    Both dietary patterns and specific foods are known to affect the digestive tract environment, either directly or indirectly (for example, by shaping the gut microbiome), and are therefore of interest as potential factors in the response of an individual to a biotic intervention.

  • Can diet shape the effects of probiotics or prebiotics?
    By Prof. Maria Marco PhD, University of California – Davis and Prof. Kevin Whelan PhD, King’s College London If you…

  • New ISAPP Webinar: Fermented Foods and Health — Continuing Education Credit Available for Dietitians
    Dietitians – along with many other nutritional professionals – often receive questions about consuming fermented foods for digestive health. But…

  • Do fermented foods contain probiotics?
    By Prof. Maria Marco, PhD, Department of Food Science & Technology, University of California, Davis We frequently hear that “fermented…

  • Virtual events continue to fill gaps as in-person meetings are being planned
    Prof. Bob Hutkins, PhD, University of Nebraska – Lincoln, USA For scientists, annual meetings provide coveted opportunities to hear about…

  • Can fermented or probiotic foods with added sugars be part of a healthy diet?
    By Dr. Chris Cifelli, Vice President of Nutrition Research, National Dairy Council, Rosemont IL, USA What about added sugar in…