Beta-fructan is a type of soluble dietary fiber found in fruits and vegetables. A recent study suggests that supplementation with beta-fructans may help with digestion, stool frequency, and stool consistency. For this study, researchers examined data in 47 peer-reviewed studies...
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) is a persistent affliction with symptoms that include abdominal pain and cramping, changes in bowel movements, flatulence, bloating and discomfort. There is no known cure for IBS, as it can have multiple causes, but there are...
Recent studies have shown that nuts provide a wide range of health benefits, from preventing heart disease and diabetes to strengthening bones. The latest study suggests that pistachios in particular could potentially help maintain good important gut microbes. The study...
The digestive system is very complex, being made up of 7 different organs and helped by 5 more organs. Any gut malfunction can adversely affect health. A new study indicates that wheat bran extract can help keep your gut in...
Probiotic supplements and probiotic foods are gaining popularity worldwide as research links them to more health benefits every year. In the United States alone we can expect spending on probiotics to double over the next five years, according to the...
If you're having digestive problems, you may want to consider adding more grains and vegetables and less meat to your diet. According to researchers at the University Hospital in Tubingen, Germany, the high fiber content of a vegetarian diet may...
Researchers have long theorized that lack of early exposure to certain microorganisms and parasites in childhood is the reason for the rise in childhood allergies, but they've had a hard time proving their theory. A recent study from researchers at...
Probiotics may boost your immune system’s disease fighting capabilities, according to a new joint study conducted by the Health and Nutrition Division at Chr. Hansen in Denmark, the Luigi Sacco Hospital in Milan, and the University of Southampton in England....
As we age, our bodies become more susceptible to losing bone mineral density, which may lead to increased fractures and osteoporosis. A recent study from Florida State University suggests that eating dried plums daily can keep your bones strong and...
