Poor gut health can result from a bad diet, gastrointestinal illness, antibiotics, or stress. Many of the foods that feature in a typical modern diet (such as sugar, grains, dairy, artificial sweeteners, and processed foods) can cause the gut to become inflamed. This inflammation can leave y...
"Unhealthy dietary habits such as low fiber and high fat consumption may have contributed to the steep rise of MS in the US," said Kouichi Ito, an associate professor of neurology and senior author of the study published inFrontiers in Immunology. "In nations where people still eat more fibe...
Supporting your gut with a good diet and probiotics can not only fast-track your weight loss, but improve your overall health and wellbeing. Get your bacteria in balance and you’ll enjoy better digestion and a faster metabolism! For more tips on improving your gut health and digestion, boos...
What is gut health? It has to do with the bacteria that live in your gut. Together they're known as your microbiome. They communicate with your brain through a nerve called the “vagus nerve” that has a lot to do with your ability to fall asleep. Here’s how: ...
The value of connections: High proportions of gut bacteria that produce their own food can be an indicator for poor gut healthdoi:10.7554/eLife.92319FECAL contaminationETHNICITYBACTERIACOMPUTATIONAL biologyINFLAMMATORY bowel diseasesBIOLOGICAL extinctionMARCELINO, VANESSA ROSSETTO...
So far, the link between gut health and COVID-19 prognosis hasn't been empirically demonstrated, Kim noted. Some researchers have argued, he said, that unhealthy gut microbiomes may be an underlying reason for why some people have such severe infections. ...
While pollutants directly affect pulmonary health in animals, there are other parts of the body you should be vigilant of. For example, watch your pets’ gut health if your area experiences pollution and bad air quality. A 2020 Environment International study finds air pollution leads to less mi...
The viral before-and-after images of improved air quality around the world resulting from the COVID-19 lockdown may not paint an entirely accurate picture, at least not in China. According to a new study published on June 17 in the journal Science, altho
For overall health and well-being, fermented foods like sauerkraut and kefir are great. Especially when following a low carbohydrate diet which is generally low in the types of foods which feed the gut microbiome. For those with gastrointestinal problems, the gut microbiota is probably involved. ...
Poor gut health extends beyond just IBS and can encompass a range of digestive and systemic symptoms. Good gut health is dependent on a balanced microbiome— the collection of microorganisms living in the digestive tract. When this balance is disrupted, it can lead to various health issues. Comm...