The Gut Microbiota in Health and Disease: An Essential Guide

By Nimmy Srivastava, this book provides an accessible overview of the varied microorganisms of the gut. It highlights the crucial role of the gut microbiota in maintaining overall gut health and warding off disease.

Understanding Gut Microbiota

The human gut contains an extraordinary array of microorganisms existing in intricate symbiosis with the body. This complex ecosystem plays a vital role in human health, and its improper composition can lead to diseases such as Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), affecting up to 15% of the global population.

Disease Caused by Gut Dysbiosis

The Gut Microbiota in Health and Disease offers not only an overview of the relevant microorganisms and their roles in the body but also extended discussion of diseases caused by gut dysbiosis. It presents a crucial window into this growing body of research into a critical area of overall human health.

Detailed Analysis of Dysbiotic Health Conditions

This book provides a detailed analysis of dysbiotic health conditions including obesity, diabetes, and more. It thoroughly treats molecular techniques for the analysis of gut microbial composition and discusses the lowering diversity of bacteria in the gut and the corresponding impact on global health.

Essential for Researchers and Clinicians

The Gut Microbiota in Health and Disease is essential for researchers and clinicians working in immunology, gastroenterology, clinical microbiology, and related fields, as well as for clinical dieticians and postgraduate or medical students studying in these areas.

Published by Wiley on September 6, 2023, this book is available in English with ISBNs 9781119904755 and 9781119904762.