Scientists create tasty ginger beverages with healthy qualities

One is a soft drink and the other is milk fermented, both help the intestinal system, and their antioxidant activity may contribute to the prevention of cancer and vascular diseases.

β-glucan-enriched pasta boosts good gut bacteria, reduces bad cholesterol

People fed β-glucan-enriched pasta for two months showed increased populations of beneficial bacteria in their intestinal tracts, and reduced populations of non-beneficial bacteria.

How our gut changes across the life course

Scientists and clinicians on the Norwich Research Park have carried out the first detailed study of how our intestinal tract changes as we age, and how this determines our overall health.

Could a maternal gluten-free diet protect offspring against type 1 diabetes?

Researchers found that a maternal gluten-free diet changed the intestinal bacteria of mice and their offspring, which appeared to protect mouse pups against type 1 diabetes.

The Benefits Of Probiotics For Patients With Stress-Associated Gastrointestinal Disorders

For those with irritable bowel syndrome who wonder if stress aggravates their intestinal disorder, a new University of Michigan Health System study shows it’s not all in their head…