The objective of the research group is to study the molecular bioactivity of food at the gastrointestinal level, that is, to evaluate how different components of our diet can adversely or beneficially affect our intestine, and how this interaction can inffluence the health of the rest of the organism.
We are currently focused on the study of the interaction of dietary components with the enteroendocrine system, the ability of these compounds to modify the integrity of the intestinal barrier and its immunomodulatory effect, as well as the study of alterations of the intestinal microbiota caused by certain foods, and finally the analysis of the epigenetic effects of different bioactive compounds in situations of metabollic stress such as obesity or aging.
In addition, applying our experience in assessing the molecular bioactivity of food, we also study the effect of alternative sources of high nutritional quality and more environmentally sustainable proteins, such as insect proteins, on human intestinal samples.
