Digestive and Metabolic Diseases

Gut Microbiota and Metabolic Health

The gut microbiota is a diverse community of trillions of microorganisms that play a pivotal role in human health and disease. Beyond aiding digestion and nutrient absorption, they influence metabolic functions, immunity, and even behavior. Imbalances in the gut microbial community, known as dysbiosis, have been linked to metabolic disorders such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease.

This session highlights the latest research on how gut microbes affect host metabolism, including the production of short-chain fatty acids, bile acid metabolism, and hormonal regulation. Interventions such as probiotics, prebiotics, dietary changes, and fecal microbiota transplantation are being explored to restore microbial balance and treat metabolic conditions.

Understanding gut microbiota opens new avenues in preventive and therapeutic strategies, especially in the era of personalized nutrition and medicine.

Key Topics:

• Gut microbiota composition and function

• Dysbiosis and metabolic syndrome

• Microbiota in obesity and diabetes

• Prebiotics, probiotics, and synbiotics

• Personalized nutrition and microbiome

• Fecal microbiota transplantation

• Microbial metabolites and metabolic pathways