Browsing: Gut Health & Microbiome

The gut microbiome, which consists of the vast community of bacteria, fungi, viruses, and other microorganisms living in the digestive tract, plays a crucial role in overall health. It influences digestion, nutrient absorption, immune function, metabolism, and even aspects of mental well-being

A new Yale-led study provides evidence that industrialized lifestyles are changing how people regulate estrogen and other hormones through the gut microbiome — the ecosystem of microbes inside the digestive system. 

As you sip your prebiotic soda and contemplate whether fibermaxxing is actually a good idea (spoiler: it is), you’ve probably already noticed that gut health is having a major moment. Just take a look on social media and you’ll find thousands of #guthealth reels, each promising the next miracle food for a happier microbiome. And…

Researchers at National Yang Ming Chiao Tung University (NYCU) have found that older adults with higher levels of Akkermansia muciniphila – a next-generation probiotic increasingly recognized for its health benefits – show significantly lower levels of amyloid-beta accumulation in the brain, a key biological hallmark of Alzheimer’s disease. 

Scientists want to use the bacteria living in your gut and mouth to help you sleep better at night

Gut bacteria evolve rapidly in response to different diets, UCLA evolutionary biologists report in a new study. The researchers found that gene variants that help microbes digest starches found in ultra-processed foods have “swept” the genomes of some species of gut bacteria in industrialized parts of the world. Because these starches are industrially produced and have…

“There are thousands of supplements companies out there and they care about their sales, but might not care too much about whether their customer actually needs their product,” said Marijn Lewis, scientific representative for NB1, speaking at IPC (19th International Scientific Conference on Probiotics, Prebiotics, Gut Microbiota and Health) in Kraków last week (June 22-24,…

In the depths of the human colon, gut microbes help keep the body healthy by aiding digestion and producing vital metabolites. Disruptions to this bustling microbial community are associated with diseases including asthma and serious infections in preterm infants. However, quickly identifying the gut microbiome changes that can lead to these conditions in a hospital…

Spruiked by online influencers as a way of gaining insight into our health, experts say at-home tests oversimplify complex factors and can cause unnecessary distress

A study describes a mechanism in mice through which psychological stress can alter gut microbiome and thereby can increase risk of health conditions including heart disease and diabetes