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10/19/2018 / By Edsel Cook

A natural treatment for colitis: Red ginseng powder fermented with probiotics

The anti-inflammatory properties of red ginseng (Panax ginseng) have been documented in many studies. So have the beneficial activities of fermented foods loaded with probiotic bacteria that improve gut health. Korean researchers reported that fermenting red ginseng and adding probiotics to it made it a very effective means of remedying the inflammation caused by colitis. […]

09/19/2018 / By RJ Jhonson

Supplementing with inulin improves your cholesterol levels

Diet plays a significant role in reducing one’s risk for cardiovascular disease. In a study published in the journal Nutrition, Belgian scientists demonstrated that the supplementation of inulin could prove helpful in maintaining a disease-free heart. Inulin is a low-calorie soluble fiber found in many plants, particularly vegetables. It is a “fructan,” which means it […]

04/14/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Diabetes prevention study: Fiber helps reduce blood sugar, improve gut bacteria

Fiber helps lower blood sugar levels and improve gut bacteria, according to a study published in the journal Science. The study, led by researchers at Rutgers University, New Brunswick (RUNB), found that people with Type 2 diabetes who followed a diet rich in fibers had a greater reduction in blood sugar levels. In the study, […]

04/01/2018 / By Edsel Cook

Probiotics found to offset the detrimental effects of stress on the immune system

Given stress is bad for health while probiotics are good for the gut, Argentinean researchers decide to determine whether or not the latter can offset the former. Their experiment on stressed mice revealed that probiotic supplements could boost the immune system of the gut against infection. Stress conditions disrupt the natural balance of the body. These physiological changes […]

01/20/2018 / By Zoey Sky

Health experts discuss the supplements they take and why – are they right for you?

Despite Big Pharma naysayers, the health benefits offered by supplements are backed by scientific facts. However, it can be daunting when you’re trying to decide which of the 29,000 supplements that the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved is right for you. In an article published in the Daily Mail, experts narrowed down the choices to […]

12/22/2017 / By Frances Bloomfield

Did you have a C-section or take antibiotics while pregnant? Give babies probiotics to avoid diseases like asthma, diabetes

Probiotics are microorganisms believed to support and sustain gut health, which has led to them being recommended for adults and children alike. New research, however, has suggested that babies can benefit from probiotics as well. Giving babies a probiotic a day after their first week of birth can protect them from diabetes and asthma, reported […]

11/01/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Antibiotics found to leave bacterial toxins in your gut, which explains why you need probiotics after antibiotics

If you’ve ever taken a course of antibiotics, you might have been told that it’s a good idea to take probiotics at the same time or immediately afterward. We’ve long known that this is a wise move, but now scientists have gained further insight into precisely why it can make such a big difference in […]

10/30/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Some gut microbes may be “stealing” your nutrition before you can absorb it

Our gut microbes compete with each other for nutrients, which may consequently lead to us having a nutritional deficiency. Apparently, our digestive system follows a “dog eat dog” world, with intestinal bacteria hoarding vital minerals, leaving us only with their leftovers or their waste. This was the alarming deduction made by a team of scientists […]

10/26/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

Curcumin found to reduce post-menopausal weight gain by feeding gut bacteria, according to new study

A new study discovers that the active ingredient in turmeric known as curcumin can help reduce weight gain after menopause through feeding gut bacteria, as reported by NutraIngredients-USA.com. Researchers from the China Academy of Chinese Medical Sciences in Beijing analyzed the association between curcumin and post-menopausal weight gain through experiments conducted in 18 rats — six rats […]

08/31/2017 / By Isabelle Z.

Certain probiotics found to improve athletic performance

If you’ve been training for marathon after marathon only to find that you struggle to keep up with the rest of the pack, it could be that you lack a certain gut bacteria that is giving the winners an edge. High-profile athletes across a wide range of disciplines, from Usain Bolt to Roger Federer to […]

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