Gut microbiota : interactive effects on nutrition and health / Edward Ishiguro, Natasha Haskey, Kristina Campbell.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Online resource; title from digital title page (ProQuest Ebook Central, viewed July 20, 2020).

"Gut Microbiota: Interactive Effects on Nutrition and Health provides a detailed account of gut microbiota research, an exploration of how diet influences gut microbiota and the implications of gut microbiota for health. The book provides a summary of how diet interacts with the gut microbiome and presents practical applications focused on food, supplements and safety. This book provides 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."--Provided by publisher

An overview of the human microbiome -- The gut microbiota -- Gut microbiota throughout the lifespan -- Gut microbiota in health and disease -- Genetic and environmental influences on gut microbiota -- Impact of nutrition on the gut microbiota -- Therapeutic manipulation of gut microbiota -- Practical diet recommendations -- Applications of gut microbiota and nutrition science -- The future of gut microbiota and nutrition.