The Role of Gut Microbiota in Health and Disease: Implications for Therapeutic Interventions

Tanya; Chirag; Ankita Saroha; Kapil Saini

doi:10.36676/urr.v11.i4.1437

Authors

Dr. Tanya Junior resident, Department of Paediatrics, BPS GMC, Khanpur, Sonipat
Dr. Chirag Junior resident, Department of Psychiatry, BPS GMC, Khanpur, Sonipat
Dr Ankita Saroha Tutor, BPS Khanpur GMC, Corresponding Author
Dr Kapil Saini Dmo Suvidha multi-specialty hospital charkhi dadri

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36676/urr.v11.i4.1437

Keywords:

Gut Microbiota, Health, Disease, Therapeutic

Abstract

The gut microbiota, which is composed of trillions of bacteria, greatly influences human health and disease. Its many roles, such as brain function, digestion, metabolism, and immune regulation, are examined in this essay. Numerous illnesses, including obesity, inflammatory bowel disease, and neurological disorders, are associated with microbial imbalance, or dysbiosis. Therapeutic interventions have the ability to alleviate disease states and restore microbial equilibrium. These interventions range from dietary modifications to state-of-the-art microbial-based medicines. It is still challenging to understand the complex relationships within the gut ecosystem and translate research findings into effective medical interventions. This work highlights how important it is to understand the dynamic interactions between the gut microbiota and the host and how it could be a therapeutic target to improve human health.

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