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Gut microbiome, weight and gut health
Alongside the four communication axes, two topics come up particularly often in the consulting room: weight and long-standing gut-related complaints. Both are the subject of extensive, but not yet fully settled, research.
For whom might an analysis be of interest?
A gut microbiome analysis may be worthwhile for people who:
- are looking for support with a healthy lifestyle and weight management;
- experience long-standing gut-related complaints;
- want to personalise their diet;
- want more insight into their gut ecosystem.
What does it deliver?
The analysis maps the composition of your gut ecosystem and can thereby offer starting points for personalised nutrition and lifestyle advice. These are starting points, not a prescription: people respond differently to the same diet.
How are the results read?
Results are never assessed in isolation. The doctor always interprets them together with:
- your medical history;
- your symptom pattern;
- your lifestyle;
- your personal circumstances.
Medical nuance
An analysis is not a treatment for weight-related issues and does not diagnose gut complaints. Persistent symptoms should first be assessed medically.
Further reading: back to the knowledge base, gut microbiome test, Personal programme — 1 year or an introductory consultation with the doctor.
Science gives us ever more data. But its meaning starts with the person.
A doctor looks not only at what is measurable, but also listens to what someone experiences.
Evidence
Scientific references
The literature on this topic, with the study type, level of evidence and a short summary for each publication. This list is updated continuously.
Gewicht en stofwisseling
Gut microbiota and obesity: an umbrella review of systematic reviews
Pinart M, Dötsch A, Schlicht K, e.a. · Nutrients · 2021
Samenvatting van systematische reviews over de relatie tussen darmmicrobioom en overgewicht. De bevindingen zijn wisselend en sterk afhankelijk van methodologie.
Level of evidence: Systematische review
doi.org/10.3390/nu14010012
Voeding en darmklachten
Food components and dietary habits: keys for a healthy gut microbiota composition
Rinninella E, Cintoni M, Raoul P, e.a. · Nutrients · 2019
Overzicht van hoe voedingspatronen samenhangen met de samenstelling van het darmmicrobioom, met aandacht voor de grote verschillen tussen personen.
Level of evidence: Narratieve review
doi.org/10.3390/nu11102393
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