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10/26/2018
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By Zoey Sky
Butternut squash is a yummy way to boost your vitamin C levels
Butternut squash (Cucurbita moschata), which belongs to the Cucurbitaceae family of cucurbits or gourds, is also called winter or pumpkin squash. A good source of vitamin C, butternut squash is also rich in carotenoids and minerals. Butternut squash has complex carbohydrates and significant amounts of iron, magnesium, potassium, and riboflavin. The gourd also contains carotenoids like alpha-carotene, beta-carotene, […]
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 […]
08/08/2018
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By Russel Davis
Acai for colon health: The polyphenols from the Amazon superfruit can carry prebiotic benefits through the digestive tract
The scientific community has long branded acai berry as a superfood due in part to its many health benefits. In fact, a large number of studies have demonstrated that the Amazon superfruit’s properties help boost the body’s overall wellness. In yet another study, a team of researchers at the University of Roehampton in the U.K. has observed that the […]
07/25/2018
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By Isabelle Z.
Prebiotic-rich diet helps you manage stress better by altering specific areas of your brain
If you’re feeling stressed out, welcome to the club. Statistics show that stress in general, as well as extreme levels of stress, are both on the rise in the United States — and many people feel they’re simply not doing enough to manage that stress. There are plenty of tried-and-true methods that can help people […]
07/16/2018
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By Russel Davis
Meta-analysis shows probiotics reduce colic in breastfed babies
A meta-analysis published in the journal Pediatrics, the flagship publication of the American Association of Pediatrics (AAP), revealed that the probiotic Lactobacillus reuteri (L. reuteri) may hold potential in reducing the frequency of crying in exclusively breastfed babies with colic under three months old. The analysis was carried out by researchers at the Murdoch Children’s Research Institute in Australia and 11 other institutions […]
07/06/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Probiotics REMOVE heavy metals from your body
The beneficial effects of probiotic bacteria are boosted by the addition of prebiotics that promotes their growth. This synbiotic combination was investigated by Iranian scientists for potential protective properties against acute cadmium poisoning. Cadmium is a heavy metal that naturally occurs in low amounts in soil and drinking water. It is also produced in many […]
05/24/2018
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By Michelle Simmons
Probiotics are also good for your liver
Probiotics are good for the liver, according to a study presented at the 2018 Experimental Biology meeting. A team of researchers looked at the probiotic Lactobacillus rhamnosus GG (LGG), which is a species common in many over-the-counter probiotic formulations. In the study, the research team fed mice with food containing LGG for two weeks. Then, […]
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 […]
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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