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12/05/2018 / By Edsel Cook

How does micronutrient deficiency affect gut microbes?

You aren’t the only one who gets nourished by the food you eat – the good bacteria in your gut also benefit from it, thanks to the micronutrients found in your food. An article in the Sanford Burnham Prebys news page reported that a deficiency in vitamins and minerals harms your gut microbiota. This is particularly worrisome given […]

09/20/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

There is a multi-generational effect to low fiber diets… you may be passing down a bacteria deficiency to your grandchildren

Contrary to what many people believe, the food in a person’s diet affects more than just an individual. According to a study published in Nature, people who had low fiber intake can pass down the repercussions of this to future generations. Researchers from Stanford University used mice to determine if following a low-fiber diet reduced populations of […]

08/09/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Old biological filters work better than new water treatments, according to Swedish study

An old water treatment technology called slow sand filters could be making a comeback – and the older filters would work better than both newer ones or modern filtration methods. According to Science Daily, a Swedish study suggests that the older the filter, the better it is for treating water. Slow sand filters first appeared during […]

08/09/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Improving the immune-enhancing properties of cordyceps mushrooms through fermentation with probiotics

Korean researchers investigated the possibility of improving the immuno-stimulatory activity of cordyceps mushrooms (Cordyceps militaris) by fermenting them with probiotic strains of bacteria. They reported that fermentation improved the boost that cordyceps bestowed upon the immune system and improved the availability of beneficial nutrients. Gachon University supported the study. The findings were published in the journal BMC Complementary […]

06/21/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Feeling the first signs of a flu? Load up on probiotics

The next time you feel like you’re about to come down with the flu, reach for your favorite probiotic. As per a recent study, published in Synthetic and Systems Biotechnology, probiotics are “safe and effective” at combating the symptoms of respiratory infections and the common cold. The results of the study have suggested that this […]

06/19/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

A study of the microbiomes of wild gorillas provides clues to our own health

In a study published in the journal Nature Communications, researchers from the Center for Infection and Immunity (CII) at Columbia University examined the microbiomes of gorillas and chimpanzees. Their findings uncovered significant insights about the evolution of the human microbiome and what it means for human health in general. The researchers wanted to compare the […]

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 […]

01/23/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Broccoli yogurt? Researchers found the concoction killed 75% of bowel cancer tumors in mice, raising hopes it can treat or prevent the disease in humans

Broccoli-based yogurt may seem weird, but it could be beneficial for your colon. New research suggested that the combination of yogurt and broccoli could be used to treat or even prevent colon cancer. The study was conducted by a team of researchers at the National University of Singapore. In the study, a harmless bacteria called […]

09/17/2017 / By Russel Davis

Onset gluten intolerance in children could be delayed with probiotics, study finds

Certain probiotic strains may mitigate the onset of gluten intolerance in children, a new study revealed. To carry out the study, a team of researchers at the Lund University in Sweden examined 78 children who exhibited a genetic predisposition to celiac disease. Forty children were given a combination of the probiotic strains Lactobacillus plantarum Heal 9 […]

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