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10/11/2018 / By Isabelle Z.

Glutathione holds the key to managing over 100 autoimmune diseases known today

Autoimmune diseases are on the rise, with more than 23 million people living with an autoimmune disease today in the U.S. alone. Because they involve the immune system essentially attacking the tissues and cells in a person’s body, they’re notoriously difficult to treat. However, scientists have found that one disease-fighting antioxidant, glutathione, could be the […]

10/11/2018 / By Ellaine Castillo

The research is out: Probiotics are essential for healthy aging and disease prevention

Not all bacteria are harmful. In fact, many beneficial bacteria are actually found inside the body. The presence of these good bacteria affects many aspects of health. According to a study conducted at the University Medical Center Groningen, the gut microbiome affects aging and disease prevention. Trillions of bacteria, which are either beneficial or harmful, […]

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 […]

04/16/2018 / By Edsel Cook

MIT researchers develop a “body on a chip,” combines cells from 10 human organs into one small device

An MIT research team has created a replica of the human body that can fit on a chip. According to an article on MIT Technology Review, this “body on a chip” can be used to evaluate new drugs for potential side effects before human testing. The new “physiome on a chip” system is comprised of […]

03/21/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Colostrum may provide relief for leaky gut sufferers

If you’re suffering from leaky gut syndrome, consider drinking some colostrum, which can help protect your intestinal tract. Colostrum is the milky fluid that mammals (such as cows and even some humans) produce in the first two to three days after giving birth. This fluid has many known health benefits, and it is also called “first […]

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