Environment & Health,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
2(10), P. 739 - 749
Published: Aug. 8, 2024
Alterations
to
the
gut
microbiome
and
exposure
metals
during
pregnancy
have
been
suggested
impact
inflammatory
bowel
disease.
Nonetheless,
how
prenatal
eventually
results
in
long-term
effects
on
microbiome,
leading
subclinical
intestinal
inflammation,
particularly
late
childhood,
has
not
studied.
It
is
also
unknown
whether
such
an
interactive
effect
drives
a
specific
subgroup
of
children
toward
elevated
susceptibility
inflammation.
We
used
amalgamation
machine-learning
techniques
with
regression-based
framework
explore
if
distinct
sets
microbes
certain
patterns
(metal–microbial
clique
signature)
had
higher
likelihood
measured
based
fecal
calprotectin
(FC)
childhood.
obtained
samples
from
well-characterized
longitudinal
birth
cohort
Mexico
City
(n
=
108),
Mexico.
In
second
third
trimesters
pregnancy,
11
were
whole
blood.
Gut
microbial
abundances
FC
stool
9–11
years
age.
Elevated
was
defined
as
having
above
100
μg/g
stool.
identified
subgroups
whom
metal–microbial
signatures
associated
(false
discovery
rate
(FDR)
<
0.05).
particular,
we
found
two
significantly
FC:
(1)
low
cesium
(Cs)
copper
(Cu)
trimester
relative
abundance
Eubacterium
ventriosum
(OR
[95%CI]:
10.27
[3.57,29.52],
FDR
0.001)
(2)
Cu
high
Roseburia
inulinivorans
Ruminococcus
torques
7.21
[1.81,28.77],
This
exploratory
study
demonstrates
that
may
levels
denoting
risk
Microbiome,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
11(1)
Published: Feb. 11, 2023
Abstract
Background
Bioactive
lipids
produced
by
human
cells
or
the
gut
microbiota
might
play
an
important
role
in
health
and
disease.
Dietary
intakes
are
key
determinants
of
microbiota,
its
production
short-chain
(SCFAs)
branched-chain
fatty
acids
(BCFAs),
host
endocannabinoidome
signalling,
which
all
involved
metabolic
diseases.
This
hypothesis-driven
longitudinal
fixed
sequence
nutritional
study,
realized
healthy
participants,
was
designed
to
determine
if
a
lead-in
diet
affects
response
short-term
dietary
intervention.
Participants
received
Mediterranean
(MedDiet)
for
3
days,
13-day
controlled
reflecting
average
Canadian
intake
(CanDiet),
once
again
MedDiet
consecutive
days.
Fecal
blood
samples
were
collected
at
end
each
phase
evaluate
alterations
composition
plasma
levels
mediators,
SCFAs,
BCFAs.
Results
We
observed
immediate
reversible
modulation
BCFAs,
some
SCFAs
both
diets.
BCFAs
more
strongly
reduced
when
latter
preceded
CanDiet.
The
also
immediate,
but
not
changes
due
CanDiet
following
short
Higher
initial
microbiome
diversity
associated
with
after
interventions.
that
2-monoacylglycerols
had
many,
distinct,
correlations
composition.
Several
taxa
modulated
intervention
previously
disorders,
warranting
need
control
recent
observational
association
studies.
Conclusions
Our
results
indicate
lipid
mediators
communication
between
metabolism
exhibit
rapid
changes,
is
case
some,
all,
taxa.
influenced
BCFA,
endocannabinoidome,
MedDiet.
A
higher
favored
stability
changes.
study
highlights
importance
considering
previous
studies
relating
signals
metabolism.
Gut Microbes,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
16(1)
Published: Jan. 4, 2024
Osteoporosis
is
a
systemic
skeletal
disease
that
seriously
endangers
the
health
of
middle-aged
and
older
adults.
Recently,
with
continuous
deepening
research,
an
increasing
number
studies
have
revealed
gut
microbiota
as
potential
target
for
osteoporosis,
research
concept
gut-bone
axis
has
gradually
emerged.
Additionally,
intake
dietary
nutrients
adoption
patterns
may
affect
microbiota,
alterations
in
might
also
influence
metabolic
status
host,
thus
adjusting
bone
metabolism.
Based
on
axis,
can
participate
modulation
metabolism
by
altering
abundance,
diversity,
composition
microbiota.
Herein,
combined
emerging
literatures
relevant
studies,
this
review
aimed
to
summarize
impacts
different
components
osteoporosis
acting
well
underlying
mechanisms
proper
recommendations.
Journal of Crohn s and Colitis,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
17(10), P. 1569 - 1578
Published: April 24, 2023
Abstract
Background
and
Aims
Dietary
patterns
are
important
in
managing
ulcerative
colitis
[UC],
given
their
influence
on
gut
microbiome-host
symbiosis
inflammation.
We
investigated
whether
the
Mediterranean
Diet
Pattern
[MDP]
vs
Canadian
Habitual
[CHD]
would
affect
disease
activity,
inflammation,
microbiome
patients
with
quiescent
UC.
Methods
performed
a
prospective,
randomised,
controlled
trial
adults
[65%
female;
median
age
47
years]
UC
an
outpatient
setting
from
2017
to
2021.
Participants
were
randomised
MDP
[n
=
15]
or
CHD
13]
for
12
weeks.
Disease
activity
[Simple
Clinical
Colitis
Activity
Index]
faecal
calprotectin
[FC]
measured
at
baseline
week
12.
Stool
samples
analysed
by
16S
rRNA
gene
amplicon
sequencing.
Results
The
diet
was
well
tolerated
group.
At
12,
75%
[9/12]
of
participants
had
FC
>100
μg/g,
20%
[3/15]
group
higher
levels
total
short
chain
fatty
acids
[SCFAs]
[p
0.01],
acetic
acid
0.03],
butyric
0.03]
compared
CHD.
Furthermore,
induced
alterations
microbial
species
associated
protective
role
[Alistipes
finegoldii
Flavonifractor
plautii],
as
production
SCFAs
[Ruminococcus
bromii].
Conclusions
An
induces
maintenance
clinical
remission
reduced
data
support
that
is
sustainable
pattern
could
be
recommended
adjunctive
therapy
remission.
ClinicalTrials.gov
no:
NCT0305371
Redox Biology,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
61, P. 102622 - 102622
Published: Feb. 1, 2023
The
Aryl
Hydrocarbon
Receptor
(AHR)
is
a
ligand-dependent
transcription
factor
able
to
control
complex
transcriptional
processes
in
several
cell
types,
which
has
been
correlated
with
various
diseases,
including
inflammatory
bowel
diseases
(IBD).
Numerous
studies
have
described
different
compounds
as
ligands
of
this
receptor,
like
xenobiotics,
natural
compounds,
and
host-derived
metabolites.
Dietary
(poly)phenols
studied
regarding
their
pleiotropic
activities
(e.g.,
neuroprotective
anti-inflammatory),
but
AHR
modulatory
capabilities
also
considered.
However,
dietary
are
submitted
extensive
metabolism
the
gut
microbiota).
Thus,
resulting
phenolic
metabolites
could
be
key
players
modulating
since
they
ones
that
reach
cells
may
exert
effects
on
throughout
other
organs.
This
review
aims
at
comprehensive
search
for
most
abundant
detected
quantified
humans
understand
how
many
modulators
what
impact
processes.
Even
though
anti-inflammatory
capacities,
only
1
metabolite,
modulator,
evaluated
intestinal
models.
Searching
novel
strategy
against
IBD.
Antibiotics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
12(5), P. 868 - 868
Published: May 8, 2023
The
human
gut
is
inhabited
by
a
multitude
of
bacteria,
yeasts,
and
viruses.
A
dynamic
balance
among
these
microorganisms
associated
with
the
well-being
being,
large
body
evidence
supports
role
dysbiosis
in
pathogenesis
several
diseases.
Given
importance
microbiota
preservation
health,
probiotics,
prebiotics,
synbiotics,
postbiotics
have
been
classically
used
as
strategies
to
modulate
achieve
beneficial
effects
for
host.
Nonetheless,
molecules
not
typically
included
categories
demonstrated
restoring
equilibrium
components
microbiota.
Among
these,
rifaximin,
well
other
antimicrobial
drugs,
such
triclosan,
or
natural
compounds
(including
evodiamine
polyphenols)
common
pleiotropic
characteristics.
On
one
hand,
they
suppress
growth
dangerous
bacteria
while
promoting
contribute
regulation
immune
response
case
directly
influencing
system
epithelial
cells
inducing
produce
immune-modulatory
compounds,
short-chain
fatty
acids.
Fecal
transplantation
(FMT)
has
also
investigated
procedure
restore
shown
benefits
many
diseases,
including
inflammatory
bowel
disease,
chronic
liver
disorders,
extraintestinal
autoimmune
conditions.
One
most
significant
limits
current
techniques
lack
tools
that
can
precisely
specific
members
complex
microbial
communities.
Novel
approaches,
use
engineered
probiotic
bacteriophage-based
therapy,
recently
appeared
promising
provide
targeted
tailored
therapeutic
modulation
microbiota,
but
their
clinical
practice
yet
be
clarified.
aim
this
review
discuss
introduced
innovations
field
microbiome
modulation.
Alimentary Pharmacology & Therapeutics,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
59(4), P. 492 - 503
Published: Nov. 15, 2023
Summary
Background
Diet
is
fundamental
to
the
care
of
irritable
bowel
syndrome
(IBS).
However,
some
approaches
are
not
appropriate
for
individuals
experiencing
psychological
symptoms.
Aims
To
assess
feasibility
a
Mediterranean
diet
in
IBS
and
its
impact
on
gastrointestinal
Methods
We
recruited
adults
with
Rome
IV
mild
or
moderate
anxiety
and/or
depressive
symptoms
an
unblinded
6‐week
randomised
controlled
trial.
Patients
were
counselling
habitual
diet.
collected
symptom
data,
dietary
data
stool
samples
metagenomic
sequencing.
Results
59
(29
diet,
30
control);
48
completed
study.
The
Adherence
Screener
score
was
higher
group
than
controls
at
week
6
(7.5
[95%
CI:
6.9–8.0]
vs.
5.7
[5.2–6.3],
p
<
0.001),
there
greater
increase
(2.1
1.3–2.9]
0.5
0.1–1.0],
=
0.004),
demonstrating
feasibility.
There
proportion
responders
(24/29,
83%
11/30,
37%,
0.001)
depression
(15/29,
52%
6/30
20%,
0.015).
no
difference
FODMAP
intake
(
0.51).
Gastrointestinal
adverse
events
similar
0.588).
differences
change
microbiome
parameters
between
groups.
Conclusions
A
feasible
leads
improvement
Although
this
study
unblinded,
these
findings
together
broader
benefits
provide
strong
impetus
future
research
IBS.
Australia
New
Zealand
Clinical
Trials
Registry:
ACTRN12620001362987.
Nutrients,
Journal Year:
2023,
Volume and Issue:
15(3), P. 579 - 579
Published: Jan. 22, 2023
Diet
is
intimately
linked
to
the
gastrointestinal
(GI)
tract
and
has
potent
effects
on
intestinal
immune
homeostasis.
Inflammatory
bowel
disease
(IBD)
characterized
by
chronic
inflammation
of
GI
tract.
The
therapeutic
implications
diet
in
patients
with
IBD
have
received
significant
attention
recent
years.
In
this
review,
we
provide
a
contemporary
comprehensive
overview
dietary
exposures
interventions
IBD.
Epidemiological
studies
suggest
that
ultra-processed
foods,
food
additives,
emulsifiers
are
associated
higher
incidence
Exclusion
elimination
diets
improved
symptoms
IBD,
but
no
objective
markers
inflammation.
Specific
(e.g.,
Mediterranean,
specific
carbohydrate,
high
fiber,
ketogenic,
anti-inflammatory
diets)
been
shown
reduce
symptoms,
improve
inflammatory
biomarkers,
quality
life
metrics
varying
degrees,
these
limited
study
design,
underpowering,
heterogeneity,
confounding.
To
date,
there
robust
evidence
any
intervention
alone
may
replace
standard
therapies
However,
play
an
adjunct
role
induce
or
maintain
clinical
remission
therapies.
results
novel
trials
such
as
personalized
intermittent
fasting,
time-restricted
eagerly
awaited.
BMC Medical Genomics,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
17(1)
Published: April 17, 2024
Abstract
Aim
Dietary
patterns
could
have
a
notable
role
in
shaping
gut
microbiota
composition.
Evidence
confirms
the
positive
impact
of
Mediterranean
diet
(MD),
as
one
most
studied
healthy
dietary
patterns,
on
profile.
We
conducted
this
systematic
review
to
investigate
results
observational
studies
and
clinical
trials
regarding
possible
changes
composition,
metabolites,
outcomes
following
adherence
MD
cases
or
patients
suffering
from
metabolic
disorders.
Methods
A
literature
search
was
PubMed,
Web
Science,
Scopus
databases
until
October
2023.
Two
researchers
separately
screened
titles,
abstracts,
then
full-text
articles
selected
relevant
studies.
Quality
assessment
interventional
performed
by
Newcastle-Ottawa
Cochrane
checklists,
respectively.
Results
total
1637
were
obtained
during
initial
search.
Ultimately,
37
articles,
including
17
20
studies,
included
review.
Ten
14
reported
correlation
between
diversity.
Faecalibacterium
Prevotella
frequent
bacterial
genera
with
increased
abundance
both
studies;
an
Increment
Bacteroides
genus
also
Better
glycemic
control,
lowering
fat
mass,
better
bowel
movement,
decreased
bloating,
inflammation,
hospitalization
risk
outcomes.
Conclusion
Adherence
is
associated
significant
beneficial
diversity,
functions
major
improvements
populations.
Aging Clinical and Experimental Research,
Journal Year:
2024,
Volume and Issue:
36(1)
Published: March 6, 2024
Age-related
changes
in
intestinal
microbiome
composition
and
function
are
increasingly
recognized
as
pivotal
the
pathophysiology
of
aging
associated
with
phenotype.
Diet
is
a
major
determinant
gut-microbiota
throughout
entire
lifespan,
several
benefits
healthy
diet
could
be
mediated
by
microbiome.
Mediterranean
(MD)
traditional
dietary
pattern
regarded
paradigm,
large
number
studies
have
demonstrated
its
promoting
aging.
MD
has
also
positive
modulatory
effect
on
microbiome,
favoring
bacterial
taxa
involved
synthesis
bioactive
compounds,
such
short-chain
fatty
acids
(SCFAs),
that
counteract
inflammation,
anabolic
resistance,
tissue
degeneration.
Intervention
conducted
older
populations
suggested
individual
response
subjects
to
MD,
terms
reduction
frailty
scores
amelioration
cognitive
function,
significantly
functionality.
In
this
context,
should
considered
when
designing
MD-based
interventions
tailored
needs
geriatric
patients.