Not just the gut: Refined carbs, sugar in junk food harmful to oral microbiome, too
Postmenopausal women who regularly eat junk food have harmful bacteria linked to tooth decay and periodontal disease growing in their mouths.
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Common artificial sweeteners disrupt gut bacteria communication
Researchers from the Ben-Gurion University of the Negev found that six common artificial sweeteners get in the way of gut bacteria communicating with each other.
Scientists discover how sugar causes inflammation, leading to Crohn’s and other diseases
The findings may lead to the creation of treatments which prevent conditions such as Crohn’s disease and diabetes.
The amount of sugar in your food can shape bacteria living in your gut microbiome
New research provides strong evidence on the relationship between diet and the gut microbiome — especially when it comes to sugars.
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.