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.

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…