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.
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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.
Early exposure to household cleaning products may lead to changes in gut microbiota, weight gain in kids
A Canadian study explores how exposure to household cleaning products might be the culprit for changes in the microbiota of children
Immunity improves, inflammation decreases with a fermented-food diet
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.
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
Intestinal inflammation in Crohn’s disease patients linked to gut fungi
Gut fungi could be the reason behind inflammation in the intestines of those diagnosed with Crohn’s disease, according to a recent study.
Severe COVID-19 linked to poor gut health
Research has uncovered the connection between severe COVID-19 cases and GI symptoms. Poor gut health can adversely affect how the body responds to the disease.
Gut health is compromised during chemotherapy, study finds
Chemotherapy is effective at preventing the proliferation of cancer cells, however, the treatment also destroys white blood cells and beneficial gut microbes.
Harvard’s ‘intestine chip’ may help solve gut issues related to COVID
It is difficult to determine the actual effects COVID has on the gut because the interactions between the intestinal tissue and the virus are hard to study in humans.
The key to better eye health — is your gut?
Though the research is still in the early stages, scientists have found evidence linking our immune system and inflammatory immune conditions to gut microbes.