The microbial cells in the human gut form an ecosystem that regulates and maintains human health. IAFNS has joined the American Society for Nutrition in an effort to harmonize approaches to studying the gut microbiome to better explore these connections.
A new paper summarizes the topics and research discussed at a scientific session on improving the accuracy, precision and comparability of microbiome research. Ultimately, more coordination of methods will build understanding of the associations between the microbiome, health and disease prevention.
The overall aim of the effort to harmonize approaches, methods and standards is to identify recommendations and treatments targeted to the microbiome (e.g., fecal microbiota transplant; pre-, pro-, and post-biotics) that promote health.
Learn more about the IAFNS Gut Microbiome Committee.