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Gut problems may be early sign of Parkinson’s disease
Constipation, difficulty swallowing and irritable bowel symptoms are possible markers, say researchers. Source link
Which Source of Dietary Fiber Works Best?
By Amy Norton HealthDay Reporter THURSDAY, Aug. 4, 2022 (HealthDay News) — If your diet is low in fiber, you can do your gut some good by adding more — regardless of the fiber source, new research suggests. Many people know fiber as the nutrient that keeps you regular. But it’s also a key player … Read more
Engineered Bacteria Could Protect Gut from Antibiotics: Study
April 13, 2022 – Researchers at Harvard University and the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have created a type of bacteria that could potentially protect humans from the harmful side effects of antibiotics, according to a new study published in the journal Nature Biomedical Engineering. Although antibiotics remain a major tool to fight bacterial infections, they … Read more
Leaky Gut Syndrome: What Is It?
“Leaky gut syndrome” is said to have symptoms including bloating, gas, cramps, food sensitivities, and aches and pains. But it’s something of a medical mystery. “From an MD’s standpoint, it’s a very gray area,” says gastroenterologist Donald Kirby, MD, director of the Center for Human Nutrition at the Cleveland Clinic. “Physicians don’t know enough about … Read more
Gut Bacteria May Fuel Prostate Cancer Treatment Resistance
Oct. 15, 2021 — A mainstay of treatment for prostate cancer is to deprive it of androgens, the hormones that make it grow. The testes are the main source of these hormones, so treatment can consist of either surgical removal of these organs or use of drugs to block their hormone production. Over time, some … Read more
Pre and Probiotics role in protecting against infections like Covid-19
Prebiotics are the food that gut bacteria thrive on. Feed them right, and they will help us fight infections like Covid-19. By Ajoy Prabhu An infant cannot digest about 30% of the nutrients in mother’s milk. But in nature, nothing goes to waste. There is a reason for everything. Recent studies have shown that mothers … Read more
Are You Eating Foods That Harm Your ‘Microbiome’?
“But I would say diet is the number one factor for adults,” said Dr. Emeran Mayer, a professor at the University of California, Los Angeles School of Medicine. Mayer, who was not involved in the study, is author of the forthcoming book “The Gut-Immune Connection.” He said he generally recommends a largely plant-based … Read more
Tens of Thousands of Virus Species Live in Your Gut
TUESDAY, Feb. 23, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Researchers have identified more than 140,000 viruses that live in the human gut, including half that were previously unknown. The number and variety of viruses found in more than 28,000 gut microbiome samples gathered from different parts of the world are surprisingly high, according to the study … Read more
Neanderthal Poop Shows Clues to Humans’ Microbiome
By Cara Murez HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Feb. 9, 2021 (HealthDay News) — What can poop from ancient Neanderthals tell us? It turns out that it harbors valuable information about modern-day gut health. An international research group led by the University of Bologna in Italy analyzed ancient DNA samples extracted from 50,000-year-old sedimentary feces, … Read more