The gut can decipher between real and fake sugar, demonstrating how it ‘speaks’ to the brain
Even if our taste buds can’t, our gut can sense the difference between real sugar and sugar substitutes, research shows.
Even if our taste buds can’t, our gut can sense the difference between real sugar and sugar substitutes, research shows.
Researchers say a high-fat diet with aging affects the gut microbiome, the anatomy and physiology of the spleen, and immune response.
A recent study indicates that tryptophan, an amino acid, might be a key element in regulating the gut microbiome to protect against the adverse effects of aging.
A Canadian study explores how exposure to household cleaning products might be the culprit for changes in the microbiota of children
Yogurt, kimchi, kefir, and kombucha tea may not be staples in many diets, but a recent study by Stanford School of Medicine researchers has discovered that large servings of these and other fermented foods give the immune system a big boost.
Archaea are considered single-celled organisms that lack cell nuclei; they are similar to but evolutionarily different from bacteria.
A new Swedish study finds that excluding gluten from the diets of individuals suffering from Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) may not be as important as previously thought. Instead, research is proving another dietary element to be the culprit. Types of carbohydrates known as fodmaps, (Fermentable oligosaccharides, disaccharides, monosaccharides, and polyols) prove to be an aggravation … Read more
The microbiota in our gut helps us digest the fiber that our bodies are otherwise unable to absorb. The fermentation of fiber results in short-chain fatty acids, or SCFAs, that have anti-inflammatory properties, according to a recent study. In addition to this, SCFAs have the ability to preserve the lining of the digestive tract, and ultimately reduce the risk of developing cancer, researchers say.
Our robust defense system is composed of many cell types, including bacteria primarily within the gut. In order to keep themselves from being infected or killed by viruses, these bacteria utilize specific proteins that date back at least one billion years, according to a recent study. This implies that our immune system is most likely … Read more
suming sweeteners like stevia and aspartame when pregnant can increase your child’s risk of obesity, according to a recent study.