Teacher
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COSTANTINI LARA
(syllabus)
- Eubiosis, dysbiosis and antibiotic effects; - Interactions between food and microbiota, microbiota composition and nutrient availability: omega-3, polyphenols, fiber, fermented foods, vitamins and minerals. - Microbiota alterations in traditional and non-traditional dietary patterns. - Composition of the microbiota in different physiological conditions: children, adolescents, adults, pregnant and lactating women, the elderly, sports. - Food-microbiota interactions and effects on host health: obesity, diabetes, cardiovascular diseases, immunity, gastrointestinal diseases, non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, mental health, and cognitive function. - Food microbiota interactions and differences between responders vs. non-responders. - Recent evidence in relation to gut-organ axes and the role of the gut microbiota in oncogenesis.
(reference books)
The course is innovative, therefore there is no accessible and comprehensive textbook; lecture notes will be provided by the teacher.
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