Natural compound coupled with specific gut microbes may prevent severe flu

Mouse study reveals how gut microbes fight influenza.Microbes that live in the gut don’t just digest food. They also have far-reaching effects on the immune system.

Yo-yo dieting may be caused by altered gut microbes

Millions of Americans diet, but few maintain their weight loss. A new study suggests this ‘yo-yo’ effect may be down to changes in the gut microbiome.

Gut bacteria-based supplement reduces cravings for high-calorie foods

A food supplement containing bacteria produced in the gut through fiber digestion has been found to reduce cravings for foods high in calories.

Do probiotics have an effect on healthy adults? It’s too early to tell

There is little evidence to support any consistent effect of probiotics on the gut microbiota of healthy individuals, according to a systematic review published in the open access journal Genome…

High-fat diet may raise cancer risk by changing gut stem cells

A study of mice suggests that a high-fat diet boosts production of stem cells in the gut – and alters other cells to behave like stem cells – increasing risk of cancer.

Breast milk sugars promote healthy infant growth through gut microbiome

Bacteria that live in the gut interact with dietary components to affect health and wellness.

Gut bacteria diversity may be reduced by Western lifestyle

A comparison of the gut bacteria of participants from Papua New Guinea and the US suggests that elements of a Western lifestyle could deplete the gut’s collection of microbes.

Widely used food additive promotes colitis, obesity and metabolic syndrome, research shows

Emulsifiers, which are added to most processed foods to aid texture and extend shelf life, can alter the gut microbiota composition and localization to induce intestinal inflammation that promotes…

Most Americans don’t get the daily recommended amount of fiber in their diet

Most Americans don’t get the daily recommended amount of fiber in their diet, though research has shown that dietary fiber can cause a shift in the gut toward beneficial bacteria, reducing the risk…

Shift in gut bacteria observed in fiber supplement study may offer good news for weight loss

Most Americans don’t get the daily recommended amount of fiber in their diet, though research has shown that dietary fiber can cause a shift in the gut toward beneficial bacteria, reducing the risk…

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