{"id":21996,"date":"2023-02-17T09:00:29","date_gmt":"2023-02-17T09:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/bant.org.uk\/?p=21996"},"modified":"2023-02-16T13:44:21","modified_gmt":"2023-02-16T13:44:21","slug":"nutrition-evidence-alert-february-2023-the-vaginal-microbiome","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/bant.org.uk\/nutrition-evidence-alert-february-2023-the-vaginal-microbiome\/","title":{"rendered":"Nutrition Evidence Alert &#8211; February 2023 &#8211; The Vaginal Microbiome"},"content":{"rendered":"<h1><strong>The Vaginal Microbiome &#8211; Your Monthly Alert <\/strong><\/h1>\n<h2><strong>Editor&#8217;s Pick<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/35562576?term=35562576\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The vaginal microbiome and the risk of preterm birth: a systematic review and network meta-analysis<\/a> in Scientific Reports. 2022<\/p>\n<p>This month, we focus on the science of the vaginal microbiome. The above systematic review in Scientific Reports explores links between the vaginal microbiome and preterm birth. Keep scrolling to find podcast conversations, blog posts, NED Talks and a long list of peer-reviewed journal articles, all available to you on the Nutrition Evidence Database. Enjoy!<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Scroll for more science on the Vaginal Microbiome<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>In Conversation with our Experts.<\/h3>\n<p>Check out the NED Talks Playlist <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/playlist?list=PLluPju5oF68SXf4mL3z1aZBSQqGzQnTAI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>, where we speak to members of our expert review panel on the clinical applications of a piece of research<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Blog post of the month<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>From Optibac Probiotics on the vaginal microbiome and the role of Lactobacillus<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/48f7e6f4426f7f6ed42c4625000a924d\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">All about Your Vaginal Flora<\/a> &#8211; Optibac<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Our choice of podcast <\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Grace Kingswell in converstaion with Debbie Cotton from Invivo<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/34647be031a870c2c3f4f99bcabba1d7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">T<\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/34647be031a870c2c3f4f99bcabba1d7\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">he Vaginal Microbiome<\/a> &#8211; State of Mind<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Your Reference Library<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>For practitioners, researchers, policy makers and students with particular interest in this area, here&#8217;s our long list<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/34803023?term=34803023\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Influence of timing of maternal antibiotic administration during caesarean section on infant microbial colonisation: a randomised controlled trial<\/a> in Gut. 2022<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/30932317?term=30932317\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Effects of oral probiotic supplements on vaginal microbiota during pregnancy: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial with microbiome analysis<\/a> in BJOG : An International Journal of Obstetrics and Gynaecology. 2020<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/35525865?term=35525865\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A randomized controlled trial of the effects of whole grains versus refined grains diets on the microbiome in pregnancy<\/a> in Scientific Reports. 2022<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/36531460?term=36531460\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Probiotic treatment with specific lactobacilli does not improve an unfavorable vaginal microbiota prior to fertility treatment-A randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled trial<\/a> in Frontiers in Endocrinology. 2022<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/33876901?term=33876901\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Oral administration of Lactobacillus crispatus M247 to papillomavirus-infected women: results of a preliminary, uncontrolled, open trial<\/a> in Minerva Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2021<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/36277007?term=36277007\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Effects of Hemp Sanitary Pads on the Vaginal Microecology<\/a> in Computational and Mathematical Methods in Medicine. 2022<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/33675793?term=33675793\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Association between postmenopausal vulvovaginal discomfort, vaginal microbiota, and mucosal inflammation<\/a> in American Journal of Obstetrics and Gynecology. 2021<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/35656029?term=35656029\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Deep Look at the Vaginal Environment During Pregnancy and Puerperium<\/a> in Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology. 2022<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/36028274?term=36028274\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Adverse pregnancy and birth outcomes associated with Mycoplasma hominis, Ureaplasma urealyticum and Ureaplasma parvum: a systematic review and meta-analysis <\/a>in BMJ Open. 2022<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/35590169?term=35590169\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Naturalization of the microbiota developmental trajectory of Cesarean-born neonates after vaginal seeding<\/a> in Med (New York, N.Y.). 2021<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/34869054?term=34869054\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Effect of Exogenous Sex Steroids on the Vaginal Microbiota: A Systematic Review <\/a>in Frontiers in Cellular and Infection Microbiology. 2021<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/35245973?term=35245973\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Interaction of cervical microbiome with epigenome of epithelial cells: Significance of inflammation to primary healthcare<\/a> in Biomolecular Concepts. 2022<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/35903684?term=35903684\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Disturbances of Vaginal Microbiome Composition in Human Papillomavirus Infection and Cervical Carcinogenesis: A Qualitative Systematic Review<\/a> in Frontiers in Oncology. 2022<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/34946169?term=34946169\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Human Vulvar Microbiome: A Systematic Review<\/a> in Microorganisms. 2021<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nutrition-evidence.com\/article\/35246662?term=35246662\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Towards a deeper understanding of the vaginal microbiota <\/a>in Nature Microbiology. 2022<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Download our NED InfoBites for a snapshot of the latest science<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21993 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/bant.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/BANT-NED-INFOBITE-VAGINAL-MICROBIOME-2023-283x400.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"128\" height=\"181\" srcset=\"\/\/bant.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/BANT-NED-INFOBITE-VAGINAL-MICROBIOME-2023-283x400.png 283w, \/\/bant.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/BANT-NED-INFOBITE-VAGINAL-MICROBIOME-2023-566x800.png 566w, \/\/bant.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/BANT-NED-INFOBITE-VAGINAL-MICROBIOME-2023.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 128px) 100vw, 128px\" \/>Our scientific NED InfoBites are especially designed to provide you with our pick of the latest research in a handy one-page pdf, ideal for sharing with colleagues and clients within a clinical setting.<\/p>\n<p>Download the Vaginal Microbiome\u00a0 NED InfoBite <a href=\"https:\/\/bant.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/BANT-NED-INFOBITE-VAGINAL-MICROBIOME-2023.pdf\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Discover all available NED InfoBites <a href=\"https:\/\/bant.org.uk\/foodforyourhealth_tools\/ned-info-bites\/\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Our Fact Sheets provide a simple overview of many common diseases and symptoms.<\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-21932 alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/bant.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/BANT_FFYH_FACT-SHEET_VAGINAL-MICROBIOME-283x400.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"130\" height=\"184\" srcset=\"\/\/bant.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/BANT_FFYH_FACT-SHEET_VAGINAL-MICROBIOME-283x400.png 283w, \/\/bant.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/BANT_FFYH_FACT-SHEET_VAGINAL-MICROBIOME-566x800.png 566w, \/\/bant.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/BANT_FFYH_FACT-SHEET_VAGINAL-MICROBIOME.png 600w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 130px) 100vw, 130px\" \/>Our Fact Sheets provide an overview of many common health conditions and symptoms that can be supported with personalised nutrition and lifestyle interventions. Download our latest fact sheet on the <a href=\"https:\/\/bant.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/02\/BANT_FFYH_FACT-SHEET_VAGINAL-MICROBIOME.pdf\">Vaginal Microbiome<\/a> to see just how important a role it plays in female health.<\/p>\n<p>Discover all available Fact Sheets <a href=\"https:\/\/bant.org.uk\/foodforyourhealth_tools\/fact-sheets\/\">here<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><b>Discover the BANT Food for your Health Toolbox<\/b><\/h3>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft wp-image-17633 \" src=\"https:\/\/bant.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Stress-283x400.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"211\" height=\"298\" srcset=\"\/\/bant.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Stress-283x400.png 283w, \/\/bant.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Stress-566x800.png 566w, \/\/bant.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Stress-768x1086.png 768w, \/\/bant.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Stress-1086x1536.png 1086w, \/\/bant.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Stress-700x990.png 700w, \/\/bant.org.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/Stress.png 1414w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 211px) 100vw, 211px\" \/>Back in February 2021, BANT launched its Food for your Health campaign to highlight the role of nutrition in supporting many common condition as well as address the rise in diet-induced illness and\u00a0 encourage people to look at their diet with new eyes, and adopt a food-first approach as prevention for chronic disease. The aim for the campaign is twofold, to distill nutritional science into practical client-friendly resources which educate on the importance of good nutrition, healthy food choices, and supportive lifestyle habits such as regular physical activity, sleep and stress management and secondly, to give individuals greater autonomy over their health outcomes.<\/p>\n<p>Discover a range of food &amp; lifestyle guides, informative infographics, fact sheets and recipes <a href=\"https:\/\/bant.org.uk\/food-for-your-health\/\">here.<\/a><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The resources provide a great entry into nutrition however, for more personalised recommendations, find a Registered Nutritional Therapy Practitioner <a href=\"https:\/\/practitioner-search.bant.org.uk\/\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Vaginal Microbiome &#8211; Your Monthly Alert Editor&#8217;s Pick The vaginal microbiome and the risk of preterm birth: a systematic review and network meta-analysis in Scientific Reports. 2022 This month, we focus on the science of the vaginal microbiome. The above systematic review in Scientific Reports explores links between the vaginal microbiome and preterm birth. Keep scrolling to find podcast conversations, blog posts, NED Talks and a long list of peer-reviewed journal articles, all available to you on the Nutrition Evidence Database. Enjoy! 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