Could gut bacteria be so important that it makes people better athletes? A recent study suggests that being physically active may encourage beneficial bacteria strains in the gut. Participants in the study included 40 Irish rugby players from the national...
Changes in gut microbiota and chronic sleep loss have previously been linked with diseases such as obesity and type 2 diabetes. A recent study suggests that not getting enough sleep may change the bacterial gut species that are associated with...
The most common recommendations for improving heart health include eating a healthy diet, maintaining a healthy weight, exercising, quitting smoking and limiting alcohol consumption. Now a study has found that the bacteria living in our gut may have an effect...
A new flavonoid-rich supplement derived from licorice may significantly lower levels of Helicobactor pylori (H. pylori), a bacteria that has been shown to cause ulcers and, in some cases, stomach cancer. Participants in the study included 100 individuals who had...
Antibiotics disturb the beneficial bacteria that live in the gut and often cause diarrhea. A recent analysis has found that probiotic supplements reduce the percentage of people who suffer from diarrhea after taking antibiotics by 64%. Researchers in this study...
A recent study suggests that the type of bacteria you have in your gut may be associated with a higher risk of stroke and atherosclerosis. Researchers believe that the type of bacteria in the gut can alter levels of inflammation...
A recent study suggests a correlation between type-2 diabetes and an imbalance of gut bacteria. Participants in the study with type-2 diabetes were found to have an overabundance of bad bacteria as well as a dearth of good bacteria. Participants...
Zonulin is a protein that helps control intestinal function. Increased levels of zonulin indicate a "leak" in the intestinal wall. A leak occurs when the intestines are damaged and toxins are able to pass into the bloodstream, which can increase...
Very few Americans get the recommended daily 19-38 grams of fiber through diet alone and many believe that eating more fiber can cause problems with the digestive system. Two recent studies suggest that high intake of soluble corn fiber can...
