Gut check

Curr Biol. 2020 Oct 5;30(19):R1099-R1104. doi: 10.1016/j.cub.2020.09.003.

Abstract

Research on the gut microbiome and its relationship to our health, even our behaviors, has captured the public's interest, and the probiotic industry has moved in to capitalize. The field has advanced so quickly that some of the claims may have outpaced the evidence. Cyrus Martin reports.

MeSH terms

  • Bacteria / classification
  • Bacteria / drug effects
  • Bacteria / growth & development*
  • Bacteria / metabolism
  • Gastrointestinal Microbiome*
  • Host Microbial Interactions*
  • Humans
  • Probiotics / administration & dosage*