Scientists struggle to understand why some gut bacteria are sensitive to antibiotics while a fraction of them survive treatment. New research in mice reveals that gut microbial metabolism alongside diet play a key role in modifying the extent of gut microbiome disruption in response to antibiotics.

Crohn’s Disease (CD) is one of the sets of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) that consists of chronic inflammation of the terminal ileum, that can extend throughout the gastrointestinal tract. Researchers have focused more on the role the gut microbiota plays in CD over the years to better understand disease progression. Increased endotoxemia, inflammation, fungal loads and changes in the gut microbiota composition, as well as altered mucins production have been observed in CD patients compared to healthy populations.

While we’re in the middle of a pandemic, people are focusing more on nutrition as a way to support and improve their immune health.

Even though there is a lot of fear mongering surrounding covid-19, the good news is several studies have shown that various nutrients, herbs and foods can benefit the immune system. Moreover, recent studies have shown the importance of having adequate vitamin D levels to protect yourself against covid. The good news is that we can control a lot of aspects regarding our physical health starting with our nutrition.