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The impact of veterinary drug residues on the gut microbiome and human health

A food safety perspective

Year of publication 2023

Place of publication Rome, Italy ;

Pages 98 p.

Author FAO

Publisher FAO ;

Product type Book (series)

ISBN 978-92-5-137809-0

Series title Food Safety and Quality Series

Series number No. 20

Synopsis (short abstract) With a food safety focus, a scientific literature review was conducted to characterize the current understanding about the effects of veterinary drug residues on the human gut microbiome and potential implications on human health and non-communicable diseases (NCDs). The main aspects analysed are (1) effects of individual or combined drugs on the composition, diversity and function of gut microbiome using in vivo or in vitro models; (2) health implications resulting from the veterinary drug-microbiome interactions and underlying mechanisms; (3) establishment of causality; and (4) influence of the gut microbiome on the metabolism and bioavailability of veterinary drugs. The research was also scoped to identify current gaps, limitations and needs for the eventual consideration of microbiome-related data in chemical risk assessment. With this work, ESF contributes to the FAO global programme on the impact of food systems on NCDs and obesity, by understanding the potential health implications of gut microbiome-veterinary drug interactions. The outcomes will provide information which can be used to improve nutritional strategies and food safety policies.

Last updated 14/06/2023, Corrigendum

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FAO. 2023. The impact of veterinary drug residues on the gut microbiome and human health – A food safety perspective. Food Safety and Quality Series, No. 20. Rome.

https://doi.org/10.4060/cc5301en

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