This issue explores current and emerging knowledge of the human microbiome, its role in human health, its interaction with the diet, and the translation of new research findings into tools and products that improve the nutritional quality of the food supply.
Themes included:
1.The microbiome is integral to human physiology, health, and disease.
2.The microbiome is arguably the most intimate connection that humans have with their external environment, mostly through diet.
3.Given the emerging nature of research on the microbiome, some important methodology issues might still have to be resolved with respect to undersampling and a lack of casual and mechanistic studies.
4.Dietary interventions intended to have an impact on host biology via their impact on the microbiome are being developed, and the market for these products is seeing tremendous success. However, the current regulatory framework poses challenges to industry interest and investment.
Contents
Overview
1 Introduction
2 Study of the Human Microbio me
3 Interaction Between the Microbiome and Health and Environment
4 Influence of the Microbiome on the Metabolism of Diet and Dietary Components
5 Influence of Diet and Dietary Components on the Microbiome
6 Societal and Policy Implications
7 Possibilities for the Future
Appendix A: Workshop Agenda
Appendix B: Speaker Biographical Sketches
Appendix C: Workshop Attendees
Appendix D: Abbreviations and Acronyms
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