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Paper of the week: In their recent work, Xu et. al showed the important role of complement in breast milk in promoting infant health. Complement proteins in breast milk were shown to lyse specific members of gram-positive gut commensal microbiota via a C1-dependent, antibody-independent mechanism. This in turn resulted in assembly of the membrane attack complex and finally leading to bacterial lysis. Their elegant work was recently published in Cell and can be found here: https://lnkd.in/gjK3vust

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Altered Taste Symposium Institut Lyfe November 12 What if saving lives also meant preserving the joy of taste? Nutrition plays a pivotal role in cancer prevention, treatment, and recovery. Yet, during treatment, malnutrition often arises—triggered by the cancer itself or treatment effects. This can lead to complications, prolonged hospital stays, reduced treatment efficacy, and, ultimately, higher mortality rates. Sensory alterations in cancer patients compound these nutritional challenges, deeply affecting their quality of life. At Institut Lyfe in Lyon, researchers from leading European universities and hospitals, healthcare companies, and food service providers convened to explore the mechanisms behind sensory changes during cancer treatment—and ways to mitigate them. The symposium provided a comprehensive overview of recent studies, practical co-created recipes, and forward-looking perspectives to address these issues. 🙌 Preserving quality of life during treatment is essential. Let’s ensure that sensory impacts become a key consideration in patient care. #Oncology #QualityOfLife #InnovationInHealth #PatientCare

Pre-treatment (or microbiome prep) helps to prepare the gut microbiome before FMT, allowing for better engraftment and overall outcomes of FMT. While pre-treatment for FMT is often used to help prepare the gut microbiome to ensure increased donor engraftment, clinical support for this practice is unclear. New research lends added support to this practice, showing that antibiotics before FMT increase clinical outcomes! Learn more about pre-treatment on our blog, www.novelbiome.com/blogs #fmt #guthealth #gutmicrobiome #antibiotics #pretreatment #microbiome #health #gut #fecaltransplantation

Is microbiota characterization a useful tool in clinical practice? In attempt to shed more light on this important issue, researchers from North Zealand University Hospital in Denmark monitored microbiota composition changes in IBS patients undergoing low-FODMAP diet regime or probiotic treatment. Our CE-IVD GA-map® Dysbiosis Test - a standardized and clinically validated microbiota assay - has been used in this study. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dj--dESP #gutmicrobiome #GAmap #research #diagnostics #FODMAP #probiotics

Please register for Hifas da Terra’s next educational webinar ’A Deep Dive into Mycotherapy in Clinical Practice’ Presented by Naturopathic Nutritionist, Tanya Clarke 14th May 2024 - 7:00 PM Do you have a yearning to use mycotherapy with more clients? Are you confused as to how different medicinal mushroom concentrations and formulas can be applied in individual and complex cases? If so, this webinar is for you. Join experienced Mycotherapist Tanya Clarke for an in-depth review of six of her clinical cases. Together we will journey through these detailed case studies and how you might consider applying Hifas da Terra medicinal mushroom formulas for a variety of conditions, ranging from chronic fatigue, eczema, cancer, candida and grief. Through Tanya’s observations you will learn how functional mushrooms and certain strains and combinations can be suitably dosed at different stages of an individual’s quest for health, in order to balance and calm the immune system and ultimately restore emotional equilibrium and vitality. Please click the link to register your spot: https://lnkd.in/epipiZwV

📢 Excited to share our latest research published in Nutrients MDPI! Our study, titled "The Effect of Quercetin on Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD) and the Role of Beclin1, P62, and LC3: An Experimental Study", explores the therapeutic potential of quercetin, a natural polyphenolic flavonoid, against NAFLD, a growing global health challenge with no established pharmacotherapy. 🔗 Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/dAyQWVJ3 Maro Sotiropoulou Michail Vailas #NAFLD #MASLD #fatty_liver #Autophagy #LiverHealth

Are sweeteners good or bad? Here you'll find how sweeteners affected the gut microbiome of adults with type-2-diabetes, in a recent study using our ex vivo SIFR technology

🗣️ Watch Davide Risso, MSc, PhD from Tate & Lyle talk about our latest joint publication around the impact of low-/no-calorie #sweeteners on the #gut #microbiome, for the general population and type II diabetes individuals 🗣️ 🔍 Study highlights 🔍 - We looked at a comprehensive list of sweeteners, including tagatose, sorbitol, maltitol, stevia, acesulfame K, and sucralose. - Both healthy and type-II diabetes individuals were considered - We considered the dosing and digestion of each sweetener individually - The study of the gut microbiome relied on the ex vivo SIFR technology, shown to be predictive for clinical outcomes - Its high throughput was used to simulate about 500 experimental conditions 🌟 Conclusion: the low-/no-calorie sweeteners either fostered positive metabolic and compositional changes in the gut or exhibited no effect, underlining the importance of considering the compounds individually 🌟 🎥 Read more and watch the full video online https://lnkd.in/e-XwRcuJ 🎥 #GutMicrobiome #preclinical #research

How do we test for Akkermansia in the gut? In our clinical practice, we often rely on advanced stool testing to evaluate the presence of Akkermansia, a keystone gut microbe linked to metabolic health and the integrity of the gut lining. We use labs such as Diagnostic Solutions (DSL) and Genova, which analyze the fecal bolus (stool sample). While these tests don’t directly measure microbes within the mucin layer—the protective lining of the gut where Akkermansia thrives—they do provide a helpful surrogate marker. By interpreting these results, we can estimate what might be happening in the mucin layer, providing valuable insight into gut health. 🧪Why is this important? Testing for Akkermansia offers only part of the picture, but it’s a useful piece of the puzzle. Changes in gut microbiota, including Akkermansia, can influence everything from inflammation to metabolic function. Regular monitoring can help us apply clinical thinking to gut health, though it’s crucial to remember that gut dynamics are complex, with many variables at play. 🔬Our approach: Consistency is key. We recommend using the same lab for both baseline and follow-up tests to ensure accurate comparisons, as lab technologies differ. While no test is perfect, these tools offer valuable insights into gut health and the influence of Akkermansia. Want more? Join our newsletter here: 💌 https://lnkd.in/gKj2Q_J2 Or take our pop quiz and test your BioAge! 🌱🧬 https://lnkd.in/g63DUUCC #Akkermansia #GutHealth #Microbiome #StoolTesting #FunctionalMedicine #ClinicalPractice #MetabolicHealth #DigestiveHealth #GutMicrobiome #HolisticHealth #GutHealing #HealthyGut #Probiotics #MucinLayer #PrecisionMedicine #IntegrativeMedicine #HealthOptimization #Inflammation #WellnessJourney #HealthyLiving