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08/16/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Study: You can reshape your gut microbiome for the better by eating more nori

Improve your gut health by eating nori seaweed. In a study published in the journal Nature, the seaweed most commonly used as a wrap for sushi has been found to contain a specific carbohydrate that could help encourage the growth of certain probiotic strains. The study, carried out by a team of researchers at the […]

08/14/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Did you know that you have E.coli in your body right now? Some strains are actually needed for your survival

In the U.S., most food poisoning cases are caused by E. coli outbreaks. Still, it’s important to know that while some strains of E. coli are indeed harmful to humans, not all types are pathogenic. You even have different strains of E. coli in your intestines, such as a strain of the bacteria that can produce the vitamin K that it also […]

07/09/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Trichosanthes cucumerina Linn proven to treat gastric ulcers BETTER than PPIs

Researchers have established the gastroprotective activity of Trichosanthes cucumerina Linn, a plant native to the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia. The findings of their study, published in BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine, indicate that multiple factors work in concert to provide this benefit. The team looked at the ability of T. cucumerina to treat gastric ulcers and prevent further damage in the area. […]

06/13/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Psoriasis linked to gut health: Leaky gut could be caused by microbiome composition

There have been numerous studies linking gut health to all kinds of diseases, including – but not limited to – diabetes, obesity, and inflammatory bowel disease. Leaky gut among psoriasis patients can be added to that growing list, courtesy of a study published in Scientific Reports. For their study, the researchers used 52 patients who’d […]

05/08/2018 / 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 / 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 […]

04/23/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Researchers attempt to develop a probiotic-rich feta cheese

Tired of eating yogurt to improve your gut health? Researchers are now working on feta cheese full of probiotics. According to this study, there are certain probiotic strains that might work well with Greek feta cheese. Soon, “functional feta” could be on store shelves in a bid to address the growing demand for healthy food products. […]

03/07/2018 / By Jessica Dolores

Protect against gallstones with vitamin E, new study suggests

You’re on your way to work or school when you feel this stabbing pain in your abdomen. You stop cold in your tracks, and clutch the painful part of your body, wishing the agony would end. It doesn’t. You miss work and school and head to the doctor’s clinic instead. He administers tests, then gives […]

01/14/2018 / By Earl Garcia

Probiotics fight depression: Healthy gut bacteria found to reduce symptoms

Taking probiotics to improve intestinal health may come with a bonus, as a new animal study revealed that the beneficial gut bacteria may also reduce depressive tendencies. A team of researchers at the Aarhus University in Denmark examined the effects of lactic acid bacteria in rat models as part of the study. The rats were divided […]

11/28/2017 / By Janine Acero

Food scientists blame newly discovered “taste” for carbohydrate cravings on taste buds – implying we are victims of our physiology

Food scientists have found evidence that our tongues have a certain sensitivity to the taste of carbohydrates, making it the sixth official taste that our taste buds are able to detect – apart from sweetness, sourness, bitterness, saltiness, and umami – according to an article by the Daily Mail. Researchers from Deakin University in Australia studied 34 adults […]

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