gut microbiota
10/30/2018
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By Ellaine Castillo
Almonds are good for your heart, brain, AND stomach
Almonds can be added to almost anything, including ice cream, pastries, and chocolates. The versatility of this superfood is not just limited to the foods that it can be added in, it’s also versatile when it comes to the health benefits it can provide. Eating almonds is beneficial for heart, brain, and stomach health and function. For something […]
10/20/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Here’s an easy way to improve gut health: Eat more cherries
Adding more tart cherries to your diet is an effective way to improve gut health, according to a study published in The Journal of Nutritional Biochemistry. In the study, researchers examined the effect of tart cherry concentrate on gut bacteria using both laboratory testing and clinical trials. Earlier research has shown that polyphenols have a […]
08/29/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Probiotics protect your liver by decreasing the amount of fat build-up in the body
Researchers from Saudi Arabia have found out that probiotics can prevent non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD). Their recent research showed that increasing the number of good bacteria in the gut helped reduce the number of lipids that gathered in the liver. NAFLD has been linked with diabetes, liver cirrhosis, liver fibrosis, and obesity. Like those diseases, […]
07/23/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Memory and the microbiome: Scientists are discovering more and more ways gut health relates to brain health
Among those involved in psychiatric and neurological studies, little thought has been given to a potential relationship between the central nervous system and microorganisms. This in spite of the decades’-worth of information, which includes a potential link between the gut microbiome and behaviors and diseases of the brain. But new research presented at the 2018 […]
06/22/2018
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By Janine Acero
Rhubarb shows promise for treating chronic liver disease
Scientists evaluated the safety and efficacy of rhubarb-based Chinese herbal formulae (RCHF) in treating hepatic encephalopathy (HE) – a decline in brain function that results from chronic liver disease – in a study published in the Journal of Traditional Chinese Medicine. In the U.S., HE accounts for 22,931 hospitalizations annually with a total cost of $64,108 per case. In China, […]
05/13/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Kimchi is one of the most powerful probiotic foods you can eat
Kimchi, the spicy, salted and fermented vegetables staple in Korean cuisine, is so much more than a side dish. In a comprehensive review of 130 studies, researchers in Korea looked at its health benefits as a probiotic. Probiotics in general are the good bacteria populating the gut. The human gut has more than 400 strains […]
05/08/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Differentiating between probiotics and “postbiotics”
So what’s in a name? For scientists, it’s the chance to learn more about a new compound that carries potential benefits to human health. In a study published in the journal Trends in Food Science & Technology, the team looked at how “postbiotics” – defined as soluble factors that are released by probiotics – could be […]
04/08/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Fiber found to be an underutilized treatment for type-2 diabetes
Getting more fiber into your diet isn’t just good for digestion. According to a study, it could also reduce symptoms of diabetes and help with weight loss. The study, published in the journal Science, revealed that dietary fiber could “rebalance” the gut microbiota, encouraging the development of specific types of gut bacteria that improve blood glucose […]
04/01/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Probiotics found to offset the detrimental effects of stress on the immune system
Given stress is bad for health while probiotics are good for the gut, Argentinean researchers decide to determine whether or not the latter can offset the former. Their experiment on stressed mice revealed that probiotic supplements could boost the immune system of the gut against infection. Stress conditions disrupt the natural balance of the body. These physiological changes […]
03/24/2018
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By Frances Bloomfield
Potatoes GOOD for diabetics? Study finds prebiotic from potatoes actually reduces insulin resistance
Diabetics and pre-diabetics are often told to avoid potatoes due to being relatively high on the glycemic index (GI). But, as a new study demonstrated, potatoes may actually be more beneficial than detrimental. MSPrebiotic, a natural, digestion-resistant starch made from potato (Solanum tuberosum) extract was found to have a positive impact on gut microbiota and […]
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