Probiotics not just for the gut? Study shows they could enhance cognition too
Recent research reveals the impact of a healthy gut microbiome and the effects of probiotic supplementation, particularly in aging adults.
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Non-invasive tool helps shed light on just how well prebiotics, probiotics really benefit the gut
A non-invasive diagnostic tool has recently been developed by a team of scientists from the U.S. and Switzerland. It measures the levels of a naturally occurring enzyme (bile salt hydrolase) inside the entire gastrointestinal tract.
Fermented foods overhyped? Kefir study shows some labels exaggerate probiotic content
Researchers from the University of Illinois and Ohio State University put five brands of kefir, a fermented dairy beverage reminiscent of drinkable yogurt, to the test.
Morning sickness cured? Taking probiotics during pregnancy greatly reduces vomiting, nausea in women
Probiotics may help to restore the beneficial bacteria and stave off morning sickness in pregnant women, according to a new study.