New evidence of ‘gut brain’ controlling balance between ‘good’ and ‘bad’ bacteria
New research from the University of Oregon suggests the enteric nervous system regulates gut microbes important for digestive health.
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‘Long COVID’ risk tied to composition of gut microbiome
More and more research is indicating that a damaged gut microbiome plays a major role in how severe COVID-19 infection is.
‘Keystone’ species in gut microbiome essential for disease prevention
In a recent study, scientists sought to identify these gut keystone species and their functions with the goal of developing new disease treatments.
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.
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.
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
Common household chemicals negatively impact ‘good’ gut microbes
Typical household chemicals affect the number of healthy microorganisms in the gut, according to a recent study.