Understanding how diet and gut microbes affect health
Collaborative Microbial Metabolite Center
This study is looking at how what we eat affects our gut bacteria and our health, with the goal of helping people get personalized diet advice based on their unique gut microbes.
Quick facts
| Grant type | NIH-funded research |
|---|---|
| Study type | NIH-funded research |
| Funding institution | University of California, San Diego NIH-funded |
| Lab location | 1 site (La Jolla, United States) |
| Project ID | NIH-10895323 on NIH RePORTER |
What this research studies
This research investigates the relationship between our diet, the metabolism of food by gut microbes, and the resulting effects on our health. It aims to create a centralized knowledge base that collects and analyzes data on microbial metabolites, which are substances produced by gut bacteria from the food we eat. By characterizing these metabolites, the research seeks to enhance our understanding of how they influence our biology and contribute to personalized nutrition and medicine. Patients may benefit from insights that could lead to tailored dietary recommendations based on their unique microbiome profiles.
Who could benefit from this research
Good fit: Ideal candidates for this research are individuals interested in understanding how their diet and gut health affect their overall well-being.
Not a fit: Patients who do not have an interest in dietary changes or those with no significant gut microbiome activity may not benefit from this research.
Why it matters
Potential benefit: If successful, this research could lead to personalized dietary strategies that improve health outcomes based on individual microbiome interactions.
How similar studies have performed: Previous research has shown promise in understanding the role of gut microbiota in health, indicating that this approach could yield significant insights.
Where this research is happening
La Jolla, United States
- University of California, San Diego — La Jolla, United States (Active)
Researchers
- Principal investigator: Dorrestein, Pieter C — University of California, San Diego
- Study coordinator: Dorrestein, Pieter C
About this research
- This is an active NIH-funded research project — typically early-stage science, not a clinical trial accepting patient enrollment.
- Some NIH-funded labs run parallel clinical studies or seek volunteers for related work. To check, contact the principal investigator or institution listed above.
- For full project details, budget, and progress reports, visit the official NIH RePORTER page below.