Overview of the impact of human microbiota on health and disease

Discover the intricate interplay between genetics, environment, and the microbiome in shaping human health and disease, and learn how the "Perfect Storm" of gut barrier, immune system, and microbiome influences chronic inflammatory diseases.

Renowned expert Dr. Alessio Fasano takes us through the pivotal role of diet in shaping the gut microbiome, the critical importance of the first 1,000 days of life in establishing a healthy gut-microbiome relationship, and the association between Western lifestyles and an increased risk of chronic inflammatory diseases. He explores how dietary interventions can potentially mitigate the risk of chronic inflammatory diseases and optimize well-being.

This presentation was delivered at the 56th Annual Meeting of the European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) by Dr. Alessio Fasano, Professor and Director of the Mucosal Immunology and Biology Research Center at Massachusetts General Hospital for Children, USA.