Lacto fermented vegetables contain probiotics full of all kinds of friendly bacteria that help us maintain a healthy gut and overall health.
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The immune system is really active in the small intestine to make sure that microbes aren’t getting so close. And if they do, there’s a response to get them back to the right location Metabolic and inflammatory diseases are all over the place during our age. The gut microbiome is criti...
Gut health influences your immune system, brain function, weight and more. “A healthy gut is really a healthy gut microbiome. The microbiome is a liquid organ in your digestive tract that needs a diversity of gut bacteria, viruses, fungi and other microorganisms to help break down food and ...
In the gut microbiome, the “good” bacteria do more than just help with digestion. They help keep your “bad” bacteria in check. They multiply so often that the unhealthy kind don't have space to grow. When you have a healthy balance of bacteria in your gut, it’s called equilibrium...
As our understanding of theimportance of gut healthgrows, experts stress the importance of having a happy, balancedgut microbiome. But how can we improve our gut health? Experts point to a healthy, balanced diet as a vital component in supporting gut health — and offer a few specific suggest...
Gut microbes help break down food into its component parts, so the molecular building blocks available in the body depend in part on which bacteria are present to extract them. This can influence brain function by, for example, affecting the availability of molecules needed to make neurotransmitter...
New research reveals a cellular mechanism by which good bacteria can help the gut stay healthy. The study, which appears in the journal Immunity, shows that good bacteria, or the microbiota, interact with both the epithelial cells lining the gut and cell
Gut bacteria, food dyes, medications and rare genetic disorders can cause your pee to turn green or blue. If this continues, see a doctor as a precaution. If your pee is occasionally red or pink in hue, it could be because you ate blueberries, rhubarb or beets. If you haven’t eaten...
The relationship between exercise and gut bacteria is mutually beneficial, research suggests. Here's how, and the best types of exercise for a healthy gut.