Benefits of microbes shown in piglet gut health trialFeeding piglets microbes from birth to support gut health can reduce scours, lower routine antibiotics use and improve average daily gain, research carried out at a commercial pig farm in Ireland has shown.Rhian Price...
A healthy gut microbiome is critical for nutrient metabolism, pathogen inhibition and immune regulation, and is highly influenced by diet. Edible insects are good sources of protein and micronutrients, but unlike other animal-derived foods, they also con
Sleep suffers when the gut microbes are out of balance. The research found that gut microbes influenceserotonin, which is essential in the sleep-wake cycle. People with a better balance of gut microbes tended to sleep better and feel more rested each night. 5. Healthier Bones Many scientists ...
In this review, we discuss the roles of the gut microbiota and dietary phytochemicals in improving human health. Recent studies have reported that the huma
It has long been known that certain gut bacteria—bifidobacteria—are prevalent in the gut of breastfed infants. Although these bifidobacteria are considered beneficial, the reason why has so far been unclear. A new study has shown that the types ofbifidobacteria, which utilize components of breast...
1, 2 The study of microbes inhabiting the human GI tract and their effect on disease is an important part of the ongoing Human Microbiome Project of the US National Institutes of Health.3Uses and PharmacologyThe potential mechanisms by which probiotics exert their action may include production of...
If you suffer from depression, you may be interested to know that a probiotic-rich diet can help improve your mental health. This is because your gut microbes produce short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs) that communicate with cells that produce serotonin, a neurotransmitter that promotes happiness and...
The gut's microbiome—a complex, dense mixture of bacteria, fungi, and other microbes—plays an integral role in human health. A new Yale study reveals just how early the microbiome is formed and begins delivering this benefit. For the first time, Yale scientists report that components of the...
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