Recent studies have challenged the previous belief that obesity was solely a result of excessive caloric intake This review explores the knowns and unknowns of the role of gut microbiota in childhood obesity: https://tinyurl.com/4u4u6pzk

Can probiotic drinks boost our brain health? New findings suggest that probiotic yogurt might influence how the brain and gut interact, but more research is needed to understand their importance @bmj.com 

Gut microbiome-related interventions matter for the management of disorders of gut-brain interaction  Juan Manuel Mendive, PhD, MD, explains how the gut microbiome improves outcomes of primary care patients with IBS 👇👇👇

The balance between dietary protein and fiber is more important than fiber alone Rob V Bryant, Alice Day et al. update how dietary protein shapes GI tract and colonic microbiome @natrevgastrohep.nature.com  https://tinyurl.com/36shzbe7

In #IBD, dietary advice is rarely one-size-fits-all. Richard Hansen and Chen Sarbagili discuss why fiber, diet quality, & the #gutmicrobiome need to be considered across different disease stages, from risk to treatment & maintenance Watch the interview https://shorturl.at/CpHFA

The advice of following a high-fiber diet for constipation is outdated  The first-ever guidelines available provide a clinician-friendly tool to help you with the right dietary advice: https://tinyurl.com/5v7u4ve2

Nutrition can help in the prevention and management of IBD This timely review in @natrevgastrohep.nature.com covers where we are and the major steps on integrating precision nutrition for better IBD care: https://tinyurl.com/54ump3kj

What’s next for microbiome-targeted therapies and personalized nutrition from bench to bedside?  The report of the leading international conference #GMFH2026 is live 👉 https://tinyurl.com/6au6n77b

Can probiotic drinks boost our brain health? New findings suggest that probiotic yogurt might influence how the brain and gut interact, but more research is needed to understand its importance @bmj.com 

Gut microbiome-related interventions matter for the management of disorders of gut-brain interaction  Juan Manuel Mendive, PhD, MD, explains how the gut microbiome improves outcomes of primary care patients with IBS 👇👇👇

What’s next for microbiome-targeted interventions in clinical practice? The #GMFH2026 brought together experts from 27 countries to discuss personalized nutrition, dietary fiber, microbiome-based therapies, IBS, IBD, metabolic diseases, and cancer. Read the report 👇 https://tinyurl.com/mtjf54zs

Dietary interventions matter for chronic constipation The first-ever guidelines available provide a clinician-friendly tool to help you with the right dietary advice: https://www.gutmicrobiotaforhealth.com/specific-probiotic-species-and-strains-could-help-manage-chronic-constipation-in-adults/

New findings from Elena Verdu, Alberto Caminero & colleagues found microbial metabolism of food allergens determines the severity of IgE-mediated anaphylaxis  Peanut-degrading Rothia abundance was also linked to higher peanut threshold in patients: https://tinyurl.com/4fpcnbuw

New findings from seven microbiome testing companies highlight the systemic issue of poor comparability that plagues the industry, due to methodological variability Also the stool reference material does not represent an absolute “ground truth”:

‘Gut health’ is a widely used term, but there is much uncertainty related to its use A new @isappscience.bsky.social-led consensus in @natrevgastrohep.nature.com updates a definition that includes both gastrointestinal function and symptom burden and areas of debate:

Gut microbial metabolism via hippocampal indole-AhR signaling regulates emotional symptoms These findings in @cp-cellmetabolism.bsky.social found a translationally tractable gut-brain axis underlying affective disturbances: https://tinyurl.com/mw5mdmdd

Is fiber enough in celiac disease? In this article, Mark Wulczynski & Heather Galipeau explore how disrupted fiber metabolism in the small intestine may limit the benefits of fiber—even on a gluten-free diet. @mcmasteruniversity.bsky.social 

Wheat fiber-enriched foods may reduce gut inflammation and curb the development of inflammatory bowel disease The mechanism involves the reprogramming of macrophages toward an M2-like phenotype @science.org  https://tinyurl.com/5tsm75m7

Not all microbiome research is ready for prime time Nice reading in @cp-cellmetabolism.bsky.social on the knowns and unknowns and what the near future looks like: https://tinyurl.com/zwztepph

Are you a scientist or healthcare provider working in #IBS?  Don't miss the opportunity to submit your abstract to #IBSDays2026, a biennial international meeting on the rapidly advancing field of IBS ⏰ Deadline: 26 April 2026 👉 https://ibsdays.com/abstract/

New findings identify region-specific differences of inflammation in Crohn's across the GI tract in response to pathobionts This could help leverage targeted delivery of therapies, and in specific IBD phenotypes @jci.org    https://tinyurl.com/3ewhewmu

Emerging research suggests a complex interaction between the gut microbiome and endometriosis Recent studies have begun to explore the impact of dietary interventions on endometriosis:

Probiotics may help restore the gut microbiota after antibiotics But while antibiotics exert profound impacts on the microbiome in the short term, microbial communities exhibit considerable plasticity and resilience in the long-term @natrevgastrohep.nature.com  https://tinyurl.com/yyjjrw3j

Intestinal pH influences microbiota composition and activity New findings reveal novel positive correlations between fecal pH, indole, and urinary indoxyl sulfate with a potential for chronic kidney disease: https://tinyurl.com/u483z87h

Where are we on the management of diarrhea with gut microbiome manipulation? Giovanni Barbara et al. explore what's new and interesting @tagastroenterol.bsky.social : https://tinyurl.com/24ejk8nd

Diet is strongly associated with the gut microbiome  Eran Segal & colleagues analyzed diet and microbiome data from 10,000+ people and found specific links between the microbiome and foods relevant for cardiometabolic health @naturemedicine.bsky.social 

#Guthealth is widely used—but not clearly defined. A new global consensus led by @isappscience.bsky.social establishes a definition and framework spanning microbiome, immunity, metabolism, and the gut–brain axis. Read the full article: https://url-shortener.me/J9DQ

Diet is strongly associated with the gut microbiome  Eran Segal & colleagues analyzed diet and microbiome data from 10,000+ people and found specific links between the microbiome and foods relevant for cardiometabolic health @naturemedicine.bsky.social 

Could a simple blood test help detect early cognitive decline? @dvauzour.bsky.social & colleagues found that some gut microbiota-derived metabolites can distinguish early-stage cognitive impairment with promising accuracy:

Not all fibers are created equal @jenswalter15.bsky.social & colleagues update effects of fiber-based nutritional strategies on microbiome features and clinical outcomes @annualreviews.bsky.social  https://tinyurl.com/yv93suk2

What if we're sampling the wrong compartment in SIBO diagnostics? Mucus brushing for SIBO diagnostics seems to offer a promising alternative with potentially lower contamination rates: via Frontline Gastro - @bmj.com 

Antibiotics induce profound changes to the gut microbiome Even a single course of antibiotics has lasting effects up to 8 years later, especially clindamycin, fluoroquinolones and flucloxacillin @naturemedicine.bsky.social 

Where are we on the management of diarrhea with gut microbiome manipulation? Giovanni Barbara et al. explore what's new and interesting @tagastroenterol.bsky.social: https://tinyurl.com/24ejk8nd

Fiber is in the scientific spotlight again for preventing non-communicable diseases Jens Walter et al. from @apcmicrobiomeirel.bsky.social update the effects of fiber-based nutritional strategies on microbiome and clinical outcomes @annualreviews.bsky.social  https://tinyurl.com/yv93suk2

What we know and don't know about the role of medicinal plants for a healthy gut microbiome? The article discusses the scientific evidence supporting their use and the limitations of current research: https://tinyurl.com/39tk9u9d

Are you looking for one place to keep up to date on what's new and interesting in the gut microbiome from bedside to plate? Then you might enjoy our newsletters: https://tinyurl.com/2aamb35h

🧠 What drives meal-related symptoms in disorders of gut–brain interaction? Dr. Javier Santos explores the role of mast cells and how microbiome-based strategies may help manage DGBI. https://www.gutmicrobiotaforhealth.com/harnessing-the-microbiome-for-disorders-of-gut-brain-interaction/

Miguel Zugman acknowledges LBP allow to modulate the gut microbiome in a more specific and scalable way Some potential benefits of combining CBM588 plus medical treatments for cancer cell carcinoma (some benefits are microbiome independent) #GMFH2026

Miguel Zugman updates new findings of a LBP to boost response to immune checkpoint inhibitors in metastatic renal cell carcinoma #GMFH2026

The Oncobiome project aims to develop usable biomarkers, tests and therapeutic interventions in cancer Lisa Dorota highlights taking antibiotics before immunitherapy may affect survival #GMFH2026

Resistance to immune checkpoint inhibitors is common Gianluca Ianiro us with promising findings of fecal microbiota transfers in patients without good prognosis #GMFH2026

Simon Mark Dahl Baunwall shares clinical trials of FMT for IBS have been largely negative and unconclusive The heterogeneity of patients with IBS can explain these findings, with superdonors providing clues on efficacy #GMFH2026

Simon Mark Dahl Baunwall updates milestones and pitfalls on fecal microbiota transfers in UC More questions than answers #GMFH2026

Take-home messages from Purna Kashyap on diet-microbiome interactions in IBS #GMFH2026

What’s new and relevant on the gut microbiota as a potential unifying factor underlying IBS pathophysiology and symptoms? Purna Kashyap summarizes potential mechanisms by which the gut microbiota can shape GI physiology #GMFH2026

What if single bacterial strains can help managing C. difficile infection without the variability associated with fecal transplants? @drnicholasbenech shares new findings on F. prausnitzii EXL01 from the LIVEDIFF phase 1 study #GMFH2026

Take-home messages from Max Nieuwdorp on next-generation microbiome derived products for MASLD/MASH #GMFH2026

Nieuwdorp: Liver function shapes gut microbiota-derived metabolites (endogenous ethanol) that affects NAFLD-NASH status #GMFH2026

We’re ready for the second day of #GMFH2026! Stay tuned to what’s new in gut microbiome precision therapeutics for metabolic syndrome, IBS and cancer

Which diet advice works and doesn’t work for IBS? Miranda Lomer @kingscollegelondon.bsky.social updates the evidence based on systematic reviews #GMFH2026