To treat disease, you have to treat the gut
What is the role of gut dysbiosis in chronic and autoimmune diseases and the perturbation of mental health? Actions of pre-/probiotics are integral to dietary approaches for preventing and managing these common diseases
Learning objectives:
You will learn:
- Gut health is central to the development and management of various chronic diseases, including type 2 diabetes, mental health disorders and autoimmune conditions
- Gut microbial dysbiosis contributes to disease development by weakening the intestinal barrier, triggering inflammation and disrupting immune responses
- Dietary interventions, such as the Mediterranean diet, can support gut health by promoting the growth of beneficial bacteria, reducing inflammation and improving metabolic outcomes
- Probiotics offer potential therapeutic avenues as they help protect against pathogenic overgrowth; however, more research is required to optimise their clinical use.
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