The gut microbiota has been shown to play a role in the metabolic health of the host and, when altered, the pathogenesis of several conditions such as obesity, diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular, neurological, and immune disorders. Besides, the gut microbiota also plays a role in the regulation of the host’s energy balance. It enhances the efficiency of the energy harvest from foods and influences the synthesis, bioavailability, and function of nutrients. This activity produces different beneficial metabolites and microbial compounds such as short-chain fatty acids, metabolites of aromatic compounds, and neuro-active chemical substances, acting as signalling molecules for metabolically active organs.
This Research Topic will focus on, but is not limited to, exploring gut microbiota modifications and its functional crosstalk with diet in health and diseases. Articles on experimental models or nutritional intervention studies will improve our knowledge of the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases and provide perspectives for future basic and translational investigations.
We welcome original research articles and state-of-the-art reviews including but not limited to those focussing on the following topics concerning the gut microbiome in health and diseases:
• Establishing cause-and-effect relationships between personalized nutrition, gut microbiota, and health.
• Development of microbiota-targeted nutritional interventions aimed to optimize metabolic health.
• Development of innovative personalized nutritional products and services based on the gut microbiome.
• Development of innovative gut microbiota-oriented dietary recommendations.
The gut microbiota has been shown to play a role in the metabolic health of the host and, when altered, the pathogenesis of several conditions such as obesity, diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular, neurological, and immune disorders. Besides, the gut microbiota also plays a role in the regulation of the host’s energy balance. It enhances the efficiency of the energy harvest from foods and influences the synthesis, bioavailability, and function of nutrients. This activity produces different beneficial metabolites and microbial compounds such as short-chain fatty acids, metabolites of aromatic compounds, and neuro-active chemical substances, acting as signalling molecules for metabolically active organs.
This Research Topic will focus on, but is not limited to, exploring gut microbiota modifications and its functional crosstalk with diet in health and diseases. Articles on experimental models or nutritional intervention studies will improve our knowledge of the prevention and treatment of chronic diseases and provide perspectives for future basic and translational investigations.
We welcome original research articles and state-of-the-art reviews including but not limited to those focussing on the following topics concerning the gut microbiome in health and diseases:
• Establishing cause-and-effect relationships between personalized nutrition, gut microbiota, and health.
• Development of microbiota-targeted nutritional interventions aimed to optimize metabolic health.
• Development of innovative personalized nutritional products and services based on the gut microbiome.
• Development of innovative gut microbiota-oriented dietary recommendations.
