Gut Microbiota
Interactive Effects on Nutrition and Health
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Gut Microbiota: Interactive Effects on Nutrition and Health focuses on the fascinating intestinal microbiome as it relates to nutrition. The book covers the core science in the microbiome field and draws links between the microbiome and nutrition in medicine. Reflecting the most current state of evidence available in the field, the early chapters introduce key concepts about the microbiome, and the latter focus on the application of the gut microbiome and nutrition science. Both human studies and animal studies (where appropriate) are discussed throughout the work. Addressing topics such as gut microbiota throughout the lifespan, gut microbiota in health and disease, and genetic and environmental influences on gut microbiota, this book will provide scientists and clinicians who have an interest in the microbiome with an understanding of the future potential and limitations of this tool as they strive to make use of evidence-based diet information for the maintenance of good health.
Key Features
- Explores how diet influences gut microbiota
- Consolidates new research on how gut microbiota affects nutrition
- Identifies how the research applies to food science
- Provides practical diet suggestions for improving health
Readership
Food and nutrition researchers working in academia and industry and healthcare professionals giving dietary recommendations to the general public
Table of Contents
- Chapter 1: An Overview of the Human Microbiome
Chapter 2: The Gut Microbiota
Chapter 3: Gut Microbiota Throughout the Lifespan
Chapter 4: Gut Microbiota in Health and Disease
Chapter 5: Genetic and Environmental Influences on Gut Microbiota
Chapter 6: Impact of Nutrition on the Gut Microbiota
Chapter 7: Therapeutic Manipulation of Gut Microbiota
Chapter 8: Practical Diet Recommendations
Chapter 9: Applications of Gut Microbiota and Nutrition Science
Chapter 10: The Future of Gut Microbiota and Nutrition
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About the Authors
Edward Ishiguro
Edward Ishiguro is a microbial biochemist. His 35-year research career is notable for the discovery of how bacteria in nongrowing or slow growing states develop temporary tolerance to antibiotics, a condition known as persistence, which is an important consideration in chemotherapy of infections involving biofilms. A recipient of the UVic Faculty of Science Teaching Excellence Award (2005) and the UVic Alumni Association Harry Hickman Teaching Excellence Award (2006), he currently dedicates much of his time as a science communicator to local schools and various lay audiences.
Affiliations and Expertise
Professor Emeritus, Department of Biochemistry and Microbiology, University of Victoria, Victoria, BC, Canada
Natasha Haskey
Natasha Haskey is a clinician scientist and a Registered Dietitian in Canada with over 20 years of clinical experience. Fascinated by all things microbiome, Natasha is a PhD (c) at the University of British Columbia focusing on how diet influences inflammation and the gut microbiome. She is passionate about translating emerging scientific information about nutrition and the microbiome for healthcare professionals.
Affiliations and Expertise
Registered Dietitian/Consultant, Saskatoon, SK, Canada
Kristina Campbell
Kristina Campbell, MSc, is a science and medical writer who specializes in creating resources for health professionals on emerging translational aspects of the gut microbiome, probiotics, and prebiotics. She covers microbiome science for online and print media throughout Europe and North America, and is also the author of The Well-Fed Microbiome, a book on microbiome and diet written for the general public.
Affiliations and Expertise
M.Sc., Victoria, BC, Canada
Kristina Campbell
Professional science communicator Kristina Campbell covers gut microbiota science for online and print media. A member of Science Writers and Communicators of Canada, she writes and consults internationally and is also author of The Well-Fed Microbiome Cookbook (Rockridge Press, 2016).
Affiliations and Expertise
KC Microbiome Communications Group (freelance science & medical writer)
Kristina Campbell
Kristina Campbell, MSc, is a science and medical writer who specializes in creating resources for health professionals on emerging translational aspects of the gut microbiome, probiotics, and prebiotics. She covers microbiome science for online and print media throughout Europe and North America, and is also the author of The Well-Fed Microbiome, a book on microbiome and diet written for the general public.
Affiliations and Expertise
KC Microbiome Communications Group (freelance science & medical writer)
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Elizabeth R. Sat May 25 2019
Gut Microbiota 1st Edition Interactive Effects on Nutrition and Health
This is an excellent, well-researched book. I read it cover to cover, and thoroughly enjoyed it. The authors take a difficult subject and make it understandable.