Gut-brain connection: Prebiotics show ability to reduce anxiety
Introducing a prebiotic called galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS) into the gut microbiome has a positive effect on gut health and greater emotional wellbeing.
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Bacterial toxin that causes food poisoning linked to colon cancer
The bacterial toxin that causes common food poisoning symptoms is linked to colorectal cancer, according to a new study.
Coffee provides big boost to gut health by altering microbiota, stimulating digestive system
Drinking coffee has been shown to improve the digestive system, prevent gallstones and even some liver illnesses, according to a recent study.
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.
Keto diet could cause harmful changes to gut flora, worsen heart health
Researchers say a high-fat diet with aging affects the gut microbiome, the anatomy and physiology of the spleen, and immune response.
How tryptophan levels make a difference in your gut microbiome, help slow aging process
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.
Gluten NOT to blame for IBS symptoms? Lesser-known dietary element may be culprit behind condition
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
Billion-year-old bacterial proteins aid immunity from the human gut
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
Eat more grapes to ensure a healthier gut — and a healthier heart, too
The daily consumption of grapes offers surprising benefits to both gut health and cholesterol metabolism, according to a recent study.
Microscopic ‘vehicles’ enable gut bacteria to stimulate the brain and other organs
Bacteria in the gut are found to secrete their metabolites into tiny vesicles that flow through the bloodstream, according to the study.