The Role of Microbiota in Nutrition and Diet: An Ever-Evolving Relationship
A special issue of Nutrients (ISSN 2072-6643). This special issue belongs to the section "Prebiotics and Probiotics".
Deadline for manuscript submissions: 15 June 2024 | Viewed by 1309
Special Issue Editor
Special Issue Information
Dear Colleagues,
The relationship between microbiota, diet, and nutrition is crucial for human health. The intestinal microbiota, composed of billions of microorganisms, plays a fundamental role in digestion, the immune system, and nutrient synthesis. Diet significantly influences the composition and diversity of the gut microbiota. Consuming foods rich in fiber, fruits, vegetables, and probiotics promotes the growth of beneficial bacteria, while a diet high in saturated fats and sugars can imbalance the microbiota, increasing the risk of metabolic diseases and gastrointestinal disorders.
The microbiota also influences the absorption of nutrients, such as vitamins and minerals, directly impacting an individual's nutritional status. For example, certain gut bacteria participate in the production of vitamins B and K, essential for various bodily functions. In turn, nutrition affects the health of the microbiota, as a balanced and varied diet provides the necessary nutrients to maintain a healthy microbial ecosystem.
This symbiotic relationship between microbiota, diet, and nutrition underscores the importance of adopting healthy eating habits to favor bacterial diversity and promote balance within the body, thereby contributing to disease prevention and optimal health maintenance.
Dr. Luís Collado-Yurrita
Guest Editor
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Keywords
- microbiota
- diet
- nutrition
- allergy
- irritable colon
- oral biofilm
- butyrate
- probiotics
