Traditional Indonesian Cassava Food Contains Helpful Bacteria
Researchers studied gatot, a traditional fermented cassava food from Indonesia, to understand what helpful bacteria it contains. They collected samples from …
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Eating Fermented Foods May Help You Live Longer
Researchers looked at 50 different studies involving over 3 million people to understand how fermented foods affect how long we live. Fermented foods are foods …
Read MoreFermented Grape Waste May Help Fight Food Poisoning Infections
Researchers discovered that fermented grape pomace—a leftover product from winemaking—may help protect against Salmonella food poisoning in mice. When mice ate …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria From Fermented Food May Help Lower Cholesterol
Researchers studied a type of helpful bacteria called Lactiplantibacillus plantarum that comes from paocai, a traditional fermented Chinese vegetable. In …
Read MoreGood Gut Bacteria May Help Prevent Painful Gallstones
Researchers discovered that a specific type of helpful bacteria called Lactobacillus taiwanensis may protect against gallstone formation. When mice ate an …
Read MoreHow Your Food Shapes Your Gut Bugs and Affects Aging
Scientists created a massive map showing how the food you eat changes the bacteria in your gut, which then affects your health as you age. They studied over …
Read MoreFermented Soybeans and Grains May Help Fight Metabolic Syndrome
Researchers tested whether fermented black soybeans and a grain called adlay could help mice on unhealthy diets lose weight and improve their metabolism. The …
Read MoreCan Fermented Foods Fix Vitamin B Shortages?
Millions of people in India and South Africa don't get enough B vitamins, which are essential for energy and health. While governments have tried adding …
Read MoreNew Bacteria Could Help Make Plant-Based Foods Healthier
Scientists discovered and mapped the genetic blueprint of a special bacteria found in Austrian cheese that could be used to make plant-based foods more …
Read MoreHow a Kitchen Fungus Makes a Brain-Boosting Compound
Scientists have discovered that a fungus called Aspergillus oryzae—the same microorganism used to make soy sauce, miso, and sake—produces a special compound …
Read MoreCan Probiotics Help Your Body Handle Sugar Better?
Your body naturally processes sugar, but sometimes this process creates harmful substances called AGEs that can damage your health over time. These AGEs are …
Read MoreHow City Life Changes Kids' Gut Bacteria in Ethiopia
Researchers studied the gut bacteria of about 200 children living in urban Ethiopia and discovered something surprising: their bacteria look more like children …
Read MoreEating Fermented Foods: Quality Over Variety Matters
A new study of 400 adults in Turkey looked at how eating fermented foods (like yogurt and kimchi) affects digestion and mental health. Surprisingly, the …
Read MoreDead Bacteria That Help You: The New Gut Health Breakthrough
Scientists are discovering that you don't need living bacteria to get health benefits—dead bacteria and their byproducts, called postbiotics, might work just …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria From Cheese May Help Your Cells Clean Themselves
Scientists discovered that a type of bacteria found in cheese called Lactobacillus helveticus VEL12193 might help your body's cells stay healthy by triggering …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria from Tea May Help Fight Weight Gain and High Cholesterol
Scientists discovered that a special type of bacteria found in fermented tea produces a unique substance that could help people lose weight and lower their …
Read MoreFoods With Live Bacteria May Help Prevent Metabolic Syndrome
Researchers studied over 10,000 American adults to understand how eating foods containing live microbes (like yogurt and fermented foods) affects metabolic …
Read MoreSpecial Yeast from Thai Food Could Help Your Body Absorb More Nutrients
Researchers found a special type of yeast in traditional Thai fermented foods that might help your body absorb nutrients better. This yeast, called Pichia …
Read MoreA Fermented Drink Ingredient May Help Control Blood Sugar in Diabetes
Researchers tested a special substance from kefir (a fermented milk drink) to see if it could help rats with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar better. …
Read MoreLive Bacteria in Food May Help People With Kidney Disease Live Longer
Researchers looked at thousands of people with chronic kidney disease to see if eating foods with live bacteria (like yogurt and fermented foods) could help …
Read MoreNew Tool Measures How Much Fermented Food Europeans Really Eat
Researchers are creating a new online questionnaire to measure how much fermented food people eat across Europe. Fermented foods like yogurt, sauerkraut, and …
Read MoreThe Complete Guide to Probiotics: What They Are and How They Help
Probiotics are living microorganisms that can help your body stay healthy. Scientists have been studying these beneficial bacteria for years, from traditional …
Read MoreFermented Foods May Help Fight Dangerous Bacteria
Researchers found that a harmful bacteria called Enterococcus faecalis, which can be found in contaminated water, is becoming resistant to antibiotics and …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria Ferment May Help Prevent Muscle Loss
Researchers discovered that a special fermented product made from a type of bacteria called Lactiplantibacillus plantarum KM2 might help prevent muscle loss, …
Read MoreWhat You Eat Affects Your Mood: How Your Gut Health Impacts Mental Health
Scientists are discovering that the food you eat doesn't just affect your body—it can also change your mood and mental health. Your gut contains trillions of …
Read MoreFermented Pickles May Boost Gut Health in Women
Researchers in rural Pakistan studied whether eating fermented pickles could improve gut health and immunity in women. Over 12 weeks, 230 women ate about 50 …
Read MoreSpecial Yeasts from Fermented Horsemeat Could Be Good for Your Gut
Scientists in China discovered helpful yeasts living in traditional fermented horsemeat products that might be beneficial for digestive health. They tested 44 …
Read MoreEating Right for Your Gut May Lower IBS Risk
Researchers studied over 175,000 people to see if eating foods that are good for gut bacteria could help prevent irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). They created a …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria in Kefir and Nabeez Could Be Good for Your Gut
Researchers studied bacteria found in two popular fermented drinks—kefir and nabeez—to see if they could work as probiotics (helpful bacteria for your …
Read MoreSpecial Kimchi Bacteria May Protect Your Gut from Damage
Researchers discovered that two types of beneficial bacteria found in Korean kimchi might help protect your intestines from harm caused by stress and damage. …
Read MoreCan Fermented Foods Really Give You More Vitamins?
Researchers looked at 50+ years of studies to see if fermented foods like yogurt, kimchi, and miso can actually boost your vitamin levels. They found that …
Read MoreEating for Your Gut Health May Protect Your Heart and Kidneys
Researchers studied over 12,000 Americans to understand how eating foods that are good for your gut bacteria might protect your heart, kidneys, and metabolism. …
Read MoreHow Bacillus Bacteria in Fermented Foods May Help Your Health
Bacillus bacteria have been used in fermented foods for thousands of years, especially in Asian cuisines. These tiny organisms may act like probiotics—the …
Read MoreNew Probiotic Bacteria from Pickled Radish Shows Promise for Gut Health
Scientists discovered a type of beneficial bacteria called Pediococcus pentosaceus L1 in pickled radish and tested whether it's safe and helpful for our …
Read MoreKimchi May Help Protect Heart Health in Middle-Aged Men
Researchers studied whether eating kimchi—a traditional Korean fermented vegetable dish—could help maintain healthy cholesterol levels that protect the heart. …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria from Kimchi May Help Heal Inflamed Guts
Scientists found a special type of bacteria called Pediococcus inopinatus in kimchi that might help people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a condition …
Read MoreGood Bacteria Found in Pickled Vegetables Could Boost Food Safety
Scientists discovered helpful bacteria living in a traditional Middle Eastern pickled vegetable dish called Makdous. They found two types of bacteria that seem …
Read MoreNew Probiotic Bacteria May Help Lower Uric Acid Levels
Researchers discovered a special type of bacteria called Limosilactobacillus fermentum FOSU YHD19 that appears to reduce uric acid in the body. Uric acid …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria Could Help Make Better Folate Supplements
Researchers discovered that certain bacteria found in kefir (a fermented milk drink) can naturally produce a highly absorbable form of folate, an important B …
Read MoreGood Bacteria Found in Pickled Cabbage May Fight Harmful Germs
Scientists discovered a type of helpful bacteria called Bacillus aryabhattai in Vietnamese pickled mustard greens. This bacteria appears to have special …
Read MoreEating for Your Gut Health May Help Lower Blood Pressure
Researchers studied over 11,000 Americans to understand how eating foods that are good for gut bacteria might help prevent high blood pressure. They found that …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria From Yogurt May Help Protect Liver in Diabetics
Researchers found a type of helpful bacteria called Lacticaseibacillus casei in traditional Iranian dairy products that might help people with type 2 diabetes. …
Read MoreMost Saudis Know About Probiotics, But Cost and Confusion Hold Them Back
Researchers surveyed 286 people in Saudi Arabia to understand what they know about probiotics—the helpful bacteria in foods like yogurt that support digestive …
Read MoreEating for Your Gut May Help Keep Your Bones Strong
A large study of nearly 9,400 American adults found that people who eat more foods that are good for their gut bacteria—like fiber-rich plants and fermented …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria from Fermented Pork May Help Fix Unhealthy Fat Levels
Scientists studied a helpful bacteria called Lactiplantibacillus plantarum found in traditional Thai fermented pork. They gave this bacteria to rats eating …
Read MoreCan Probiotic Yogurt Change Your Brain?
Researchers wanted to know if eating special yogurt with healthy bacteria could affect how our brains work. Forty healthy women ate either probiotic yogurt or …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria Make Chicken Healthier and Meat Better
Scientists tested whether special bacteria called probiotics could make chickens grow bigger and produce healthier meat. They used four types of bacteria found …
Read MoreHow Good Bacteria Could Protect Your Food from Harmful Toxins
Scientists are exploring how probiotics—the same beneficial bacteria found in yogurt and fermented foods—might protect our food supply from dangerous molds …
Read MoreHow Your Gut Bacteria Affect Your Metabolism and Health
Your gut is home to trillions of tiny bacteria that do much more than just help digestion—they actually control how your body uses energy, manages weight, and …
Read MoreSpecial Probiotic Helps Rats Lose Weight Faster Than Oats Alone
Scientists tested a special probiotic called L. plantarum ST-III on overweight rats to see if it could help with weight loss. They compared it to oats and …
Read MoreDNA Changes Link Different Foods to Belly Fat vs Overall Weight Gain
Scientists studied how different foods might change our DNA in ways that affect weight gain. They looked at 1,526 Korean adults and found that belly fat and …
Read MoreFermented Velvet Beans May Help Control Blood Sugar Better Than Raw Ones
Scientists discovered that fermenting velvet bean seeds with helpful bacteria makes them more nutritious and better at managing type 2 diabetes. When they fed …
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