Browsing: Gut Health & Microbiome

Researchers at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln are studying whether specific types of corn fiber could be used to improve gut health — potentially creating a new market for Nebraska-grown corn. 

Antibiotics are among the most commonly prescribed medications and play a crucial role in treating bacterial infections. However, while they target harmful bacteria, they can also temporarily alter the composition of the gut microbiome by reducing beneficial bacteria that support digestion, immunity and other aspects of health

The human gut is home to a vast, invisible ecosystem of bacteria, viruses and other microbes that influence health in ways we are just beginning to understand. 

Our gut microbiome plays a major role in our health, and luckily, we’re not short on advice for how to take care of it. Most recommendations focus on diet, like prioritizing fiber and probiotic-rich foods, along with lifestyle tweaks such as getting enough sleep and managing stress

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skip to content The gut microbiome is the vast community of bacteria, fungi, viruses and other microorganisms that live in the human intestine. (Representational Image: Pixabay/Gerd Altmann/geralt)

Humans have been turning to fermented foods for centuries to help prevent food from spoiling. It also turns out the process of fermentation confers powerful health perks

How your gut health could predict your Alzheimer’s risk years before symptoms start

According to the World Health Organization, approximately 830 million people worldwide have diabetes, over 95% of which have T2D. Over time, the condition can lead to blindness, cardiovascular issues, and kidney problems

New University of Hawaiʻi at Mānoa research, published July 14 in Scientific Reports, found that differences in gut bacteria explained about 15% of the differences in how quickly participants’ bodies were biologically aging