gut microbiota
05/17/2018
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By Ralph Flores
High-fat diets promote the increase of gut microbes that make you fatter…it’s a never-ending cycle
The microbiota plays an important role in the body, even as researchers are still trying to understand the mechanisms by which it does so. However, the results of a study published in Cell Host and Microbe may shed some light on how certain diets affect it. They found that microbiota – in particular, those in the small […]
05/10/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Gut bacteria play a role on how your dietary changes affect your blood pressure
It’s already known that our diets contribute a lot to the development of diseases such as high blood pressure and that changing it is the first step toward mitigating that risk. However, according to researchers from the U.K. and the U.S., a person’s gut bacteria is also a factor in the effectiveness of his dietary change. […]
05/08/2018
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By Edsel Cook
Nanoparticles found in canned goods might be damaging your digestive tract
If you eat a lot of commercial canned food, you might be causing serious damage to your gut. A landmark study warned that the contents of certain canned foods have been contaminated by zinc oxide (ZnO) nanoparticles. These tiny particles could hurt the digestive tract, according to a ScienceDaily article. Conducted by a research team from […]
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 […]
03/26/2018
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By Ralph Flores
Gut microbiota composition modulated by diet; together they determine gastrointestinal health, disease risk
The composition of a person’s diet can be used to regulate gut microbiota, which can have positive outcomes against certain diseases. The findings of the study, which appeared in Food Science and Human Wellness, comes from a comprehensive analysis of previous reports that have linked certain diets and gut microbiota. The study touched on the impact of […]
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 […]
11/20/2017
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By Michelle Simmons
The health of your gut microbiome could predict your risk of heart disease, researchers find
The most common lifestyle risk factors of heart diseases and stroke are unhealthy diet, lack of physical activity, tobacco smoke, and heavy alcohol drinking, and in a new study, researchers have discovered another link between gut bacteria and health. The new study has found that the bacteria in the gastrointestinal tract could have an influence […]
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