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Gut Health & Microbiome Guide: What Science Tells Us About Your Digestive Health
Evidence-based guide to gut health & microbiome guide backed by 20+ peer-reviewed studies analyzed by Gram Research. Learn what the science says.
Read MoreTea Extract Boosts Gut Health in Geese
Researchers gave some geese a special tea extract called tea polyphenols mixed into their food for 18 weeks to see if it would improve their digestive health. …
Read MoreNew Bacteria Strain Shows Promise as a Natural Gut Health Helper
Scientists discovered that a specific type of bacteria called Lacticaseibacillus paracasei UFTM 2.9 has strong potential to be used as a probiotic—a beneficial …
Read MoreTraditional 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 …
Read MoreEating 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 MoreCan Eating More Plants Help Fight Depression?
A new review of research shows that eating more plant-based foods—especially whole, unprocessed ones like vegetables, fruits, and beans—may help reduce …
Read MoreNew Pill That Makes You Feel Full Could Help With Weight Loss
Scientists tested a new medicine called ARD-101 that works by activating special taste sensors in your gut to help you feel less hungry. In studies with mice, …
Read MoreDoes Gut Bacteria Overgrowth Really Affect Your Blood Tests?
Researchers tested 162 adults to see if having too many bacteria in the small intestine (a condition called SIBO) actually changes blood test results. While …
Read MoreWhy Some Kids Stop Growing: New Science Explains Stunting
Millions of children worldwide suffer from stunting—a condition where they don't grow properly due to not getting enough nutrition. Scientists have discovered …
Read MoreAncient Herbs Help Chickens Grow Bigger and Healthier
Researchers tested whether two traditional Chinese herbs—Chinese yam and Rehmannia glutinosa—could help chickens grow better when added to their food. They fed …
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 MorePopular Gut Health Supplement May Worsen Colitis in Some People
Researchers studied a popular supplement called xylo-oligosaccharides (XOS) that many people take to improve gut health. They found that when mice took this …
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 MoreNatural Supplements Help Chickens Grow Faster and Healthier
Researchers tested whether two natural ingredients—Chlorella (a type of algae) and cinnamon oil—could help chickens grow better without using antibiotics. They …
Read MorePlant Compounds in Spicy Foods May Help Protect Gut Health
Scientists tested four natural compounds found in common foods—including those in peppers, garlic, and licorice—to see if they could reduce inflammation in …
Read MoreWhy Saturated Fat May Increase Colorectal Cancer Risk
Researchers discovered that eating too much saturated fat (like butter and red meat) might increase your risk of colorectal cancer more than other types of …
Read MorePersonalized Diet Works as Well as Standard IBS Advice
Researchers tested two different eating approaches for people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a condition that causes stomach pain and changes in bathroom …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Affect Heart Rhythm in Kidney Disease
Scientists discovered that when people have chronic kidney disease, their gut bacteria can become unbalanced in ways that increase the risk of irregular …
Read MoreSpecial Food Combo Helps Baby Pigs Stay Healthy After Weaning
When baby pigs are separated from their mothers and start eating solid food, they often get sick and don't eat well. Scientists tested whether adding two …
Read MoreUnderstanding Your Gut Bacteria Helps You Eat Healthier
Researchers in Turkey studied 420 adults to see if knowing about gut bacteria (the tiny organisms living in your stomach) connects to eating healthier and …
Read MoreA Vitamin-Like Supplement Helps Protect Gut Health During Heat Stress
When our bodies get too hot, our digestive system can suffer damage that affects how well we absorb nutrients and fight infections. Researchers tested a …
Read MoreYour Gut Cells Remember What You Eat
Scientists discovered something surprising about the cells that line your intestines: they have a kind of memory of the foods you eat, especially fatty foods. …
Read MoreBug Protein Makes Chickens Healthier and Eggs Better
Researchers in China tested whether using black soldier fly larvae (a type of insect) as chicken feed could work as well as traditional protein sources like …
Read MoreHow Your Gut Cells Balance Fighting Germs and Absorbing Food
Scientists discovered that a special channel in your intestinal cells acts like a traffic controller, deciding whether your gut should focus on absorbing …
Read MoreNew Probiotic Bacteria Survives Digestion Better When Wrapped in Protective Coating
Scientists tested a new type of beneficial bacteria called Lactiplantibacillus plantarum Lbio1 to see if it could survive the journey through your stomach and …
Read MoreHow Your Gut Can Help Control Blood Sugar and Weight
Scientists discovered that a special protein in your intestines called IL-22 plays an important role in controlling blood sugar levels and preventing weight …
Read MoreA Natural Compound Helps Protect Gut Health From Too Much Copper
Eating too much copper can damage the intestines and harm the helpful bacteria living there. Scientists discovered that a natural substance called spermidine …
Read MoreWhy Western Diets May Increase Gut Disease Risk
Researchers analyzed data from 1999 to 2021 to understand how different eating patterns around the world affect inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)—a painful …
Read MoreNew Ways to Keep Probiotics Alive on Their Journey Through Your Gut
Probiotics are helpful bacteria that can improve your digestion and immune system, but they often die before reaching your intestines because of stomach acid …
Read MoreNew Probiotic Coating Could Help Treat Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Scientists created a special protective coating for beneficial bacteria (probiotics) that helps them survive the journey through your digestive system and …
Read MoreToo Much Protein May Harm Your Gut Differently for Men and Women
Researchers studied how eating too much protein affects the gut health of males and females differently. They fed young pigs either a high-protein diet or a …
Read MoreTiny Plastic Particles in Food May Harm Your Gut
Scientists fed mice a realistic mixture of microplastics—tiny plastic fragments found in our environment and food—to see what happens in the digestive system. …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria May Help Protect Against Gluten Damage
Scientists discovered that certain helpful bacteria might protect intestinal cells from damage caused by gluten. When people with celiac disease eat gluten, …
Read MoreSpecial Tea May Help Fight Weight Gain and Inflammation
Researchers studied three types of a traditional Chinese tea called Liubao tea to see which one works best for weight loss and fighting inflammation. They …
Read MoreProcessed Meat and Tuberculosis: A Global Health Connection
Researchers analyzed data from around the world to understand how eating a lot of processed meat might be connected to tuberculosis (TB) infections. They found …
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 MoreNew Combo Treatment Helps Older Adults Build Muscle and Fix Gut Health
Researchers tested whether two supplements together could help elderly people with weak muscles. They studied 78 older adults for one month, giving some a …
Read MoreNew Probiotic Bacteria From Ocean Vents May Boost Immunity
Scientists discovered a special type of bacteria living in hot ocean vents that could work as a natural probiotic to help your body fight infections. In lab …
Read MoreNatural Plant Compound Helps Young Pigs Grow Stronger and Healthier
Researchers tested a natural substance called piceatannol, found in rhubarb and dark purple fruits, to see if it could help young pigs stay healthy after …
Read MoreBerry Compound May Help Restore Gut Health After Antibiotics
When people take antibiotics, the medication can kill helpful bacteria in their gut along with the harmful ones. This study found that ellagic acid—a natural …
Read MoreWhy Your Probiotics Might Not Work (And How Science Is Fixing That)
Scientists are discovering that probiotics don't work the same way for everyone because our bodies, gut bacteria, and lifestyles are all different. This review …
Read MorePlant Compound Helps Young Pigs Grow Better and Stay Healthier
Researchers tested whether a natural plant compound called proanthocyanidin could help young pigs grow faster and develop stronger immune systems after …
Read MoreLive or Dead Bacteria Both Help Protect Gut Health
Scientists discovered that a special type of bacteria called Lacticaseibacillus paracasei HY2782 can protect your gut from inflammation and damage, whether …
Read MoreHealthy Chicken Guts Mean Faster Growth in Broiler Chickens
Scientists studied what makes some chickens grow faster than others by looking at their genes, gut bacteria, and immune systems. They found that chickens with …
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 MoreHow Babies Build Their Gut Bacteria from Birth to Infancy
Scientists are discovering that a baby's gut bacteria don't just randomly appear—they're carefully shaped by many factors starting before birth. This review …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria: Nature's Shield Against Dangerous Infections
Scientists reviewed decades of research on how the bacteria living in your gut protect you from getting sick with dangerous drug-resistant infections. Your gut …
Read MoreNew Probiotic from Cheese May Help Control Blood Sugar and Cholesterol
Scientists discovered a helpful bacteria called Lactiplantibacillus plantarum in Egyptian cottage cheese that might help people with metabolic syndrome—a …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria Pill Fixes Gut Damage from Fatty Foods
Eating too much fatty food can mess up the helpful bacteria in your stomach and damage your gut's protective lining. Scientists tested a special type of …
Read MoreEating Pear Peels May Help Fight Gut Inflammation
Scientists discovered that compounds found in pear peels might help protect against ulcerative colitis, a disease that causes painful inflammation in the …
Read MoreHow a Chinese Herbal Mix May Help Heal Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers discovered how a traditional Chinese herbal medicine combination called YCHZX may help treat a serious liver condition called NASH (fatty liver …
Read MoreSpecial Gut Bacteria May Help Protect Your Liver from Alcohol Damage
Researchers found that heavy drinking depletes helpful bacteria in your gut, which can damage your liver. In this study of 127 people and laboratory mice, …
Read MoreWhat Controls the Healthy Bacteria in Chicken Guts?
Scientists have discovered that the bacteria living in chicken intestines are super important for keeping chickens healthy and helping them grow strong. These …
Read MoreSpecial Eating Pattern May Help Ease Crohn's Disease Symptoms
Researchers tested a special eating pattern called an intermittent ketogenic diet on mice with Crohn's disease, a condition that causes painful inflammation in …
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 MoreCould Special Bacteria Help Your Body Absorb More Magnesium?
Scientists studied a type of helpful bacteria called Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus to see if it could soak up magnesium like a sponge. Magnesium is important …
Read MoreScientists Learn to Edit Probiotic Bacteria for Better Health Benefits
Researchers have figured out how to safely edit the genes of Bifidobacterium lactis, a popular probiotic bacteria found in yogurt and supplements. By using a …
Read MoreWhy People with IBD Still Have Stomach Problems Even When Feeling Better
Many people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) continue experiencing stomach pain and digestive issues even after their condition improves. Researchers …
Read MoreHow the Foods You Eat Protect Your Gut Health
Your gut has a special lining that acts like a security guard, deciding what gets into your body and what stays out. Scientists have discovered that different …
Read MoreSpecial Gut Bacteria May Help Fight Weight Gain From Fatty Foods
Scientists discovered that a specific type of gut bacteria called Akkermansia muciniphila might help prevent weight gain and fat buildup when people eat …
Read MoreSpecial Acids Help Chickens Grow Faster and Healthier
Researchers tested whether adding two types of natural acids to chicken feed could help broiler chickens (chickens raised for meat) grow better and stay …
Read MoreHow Diet and Gut Health May Help Control Rheumatoid Arthritis
Researchers are studying how what people with rheumatoid arthritis eat, combined with their gut health and life circumstances, might affect their disease …
Read MoreNew Test Detects How Probiotics Change Your Gut Health
Scientists developed a new way to analyze the tiny smell-producing chemicals in poop to understand how probiotics and gluten affect gut health. They studied 50 …
Read MoreGluten-Free Diets May Have Hidden Health Risks—Here's What to Know
More people are eating gluten-free diets even though they don't need to. While these diets help people with celiac disease and gluten sensitivity, scientists …
Read MoreNatural Compound Helps Sick Lambs Grow Better and Stronger
Researchers tested a natural substance called cecropin AD on young lambs that weren't growing well. Over five weeks, lambs that received this compound gained …
Read MoreDead Bacteria Could Help Fight Obesity: What Scientists Found
Scientists are exploring an exciting new way to help people lose weight by using special types of bacteria—but here's the twist: these bacteria are dead. …
Read MorePurple Berry Compound May Help Heal Inflamed Intestines
Researchers discovered that a natural compound found in purple berries called cyanidin-3,5-O-glucoside (C35G) may help reduce intestinal inflammation and …
Read MoreSpecial Plant Compound Helps Sheep Digest Food Better
Scientists studied how a natural plant compound called resveratrol affects the tiny organisms living in sheep's stomachs. These microorganisms help sheep break …
Read MoreBetter Probiotics: Scientists Grow Stronger Healthy Bacteria
Scientists discovered a new way to grow beneficial bacteria called Bifidobacterium adolescentis that makes them stronger and more effective. By using a special …
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 MoreCan Probiotics Help Kids With ADHD Focus Better?
Researchers tested whether special bacteria called probiotics could help children with ADHD improve their ability to focus and control their behavior. They …
Read MoreNew Chicken Probiotic Shows Promise for Animal Health
Scientists discovered a new type of beneficial bacteria called Pediococcus acidilactici P10 from Iranian chickens that could help keep animals healthy. Using …
Read MoreSpecial Probiotic Strain Helps Mice Lose Weight on Unhealthy Diets
Scientists tested three different types of beneficial bacteria (probiotics) to see if they could help mice stay healthier when eating high-fat food. One strain …
Read MoreNatural Supplements Help Birds Stay Healthy in Hot Weather
When it's really hot, animals can get stressed and sick. Scientists tested whether two natural supplements—propolis (a sticky substance made by bees) and …
Read MoreHow Your Diet May Help Prevent Serious Intestinal Scarring
Researchers have discovered that a special protein in your body called the aryl hydrocarbon receptor (AhR) plays an important role in intestinal fibrosis—a …
Read MoreDo Food Additives Harm Your Gut? What Science Found
Researchers wanted to know if common food additives called emulsifiers might damage our digestive system and cause inflammation. They had 60 healthy people …
Read MoreHow Your Small Intestine Keeps Your Body Healthy
Your small intestine is like a busy control center that does much more than just digest food. Scientists have discovered that different parts of your small …
Read MoreDo Special Additives in Baby Formula Really Help?
European pediatric experts reviewed studies on baby formulas that contain special additives designed to make formula-fed babies' gut bacteria more similar to …
Read MoreHoney and Flower Probiotics May Help Fix Stress-Damaged Gut
When you're stressed, your body makes a hormone called cortisol that can damage your gut lining, causing a condition called leaky gut syndrome. Scientists …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet May Help Keep Crohn's Disease Under Control
Researchers studied 96 people with Crohn's disease who were feeling better and had low inflammation markers. They found that people who followed a …
Read MoreNew Guide Helps Doctors Treat Bloating and Belly Swelling
European medical experts have created new guidelines to help doctors better understand and treat bloating and abdominal swelling. These are two of the most …
Read MoreNew Probiotic Bacteria from Honeybees Could Help Your Gut Health
Scientists discovered a special type of helpful bacteria called Lactobacillus helveticus KM7 living in the stomachs of Chinese honeybees. They studied this …
Read MoreSpecial Probiotics Help Fix Gut and Vaginal Health After Antibiotics
Antibiotics save lives by fighting infections, but they can damage the helpful bacteria in your gut and vagina. Researchers tested a new approach using two …
Read MoreTiny Plastic Particles May Harm Your Gut More if You Eat Fatty Foods
Scientists discovered that microscopic plastic particles found in our environment may damage the protective lining of your intestines, but only if you eat a …
Read MoreHow Your Gut's Digestion Process May Trigger Type 2 Diabetes
Scientists have discovered a new theory about how type 2 diabetes develops, focusing on a small part of your intestines called the duodenum. Instead of just …
Read MoreCan Probiotics Help Fix Gut Problems from Anxiety Medications?
When people take anxiety medications called SSRIs, these drugs can sometimes mess up the helpful bacteria in their gut. Researchers wanted to know if adding …
Read MoreNew Probiotic Bacteria Found in Ginseng Could Help Your Gut
Scientists discovered a new type of helpful bacteria called Lacticaseibacillus rhamnosus B3421 living in ginseng plants. They read the complete genetic code of …
Read MoreSpecial Sugars That Feed Your Good Gut Bacteria
Scientists have discovered that certain types of simple sugars called oligosaccharides can do much more than just taste sweet. These special sugars help feed …
Read MoreSpecial Diet May Help IBS and Boost a Helpful Gut Hormone
Researchers studied 30 people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who followed a special diet low in certain hard-to-digest carbohydrates for 12 weeks. They …
Read MoreNew Mineral Mix Helps Chickens Grow Bigger and Healthier
Scientists tested a new way to give chickens important minerals like zinc and copper to help them grow better and stay healthier. Instead of using the …
Read MoreGrowing Healthy Bacteria and Yeast Together to Make Natural Probiotics
Scientists discovered a new way to grow beneficial bacteria and yeast together using a special plant called halophyte. When they combined certain types of …
Read MoreHow a Natural Supplement May Protect Your Gut at High Altitudes
When people travel to high mountains, the thinner air can damage their digestive system and cause stomach problems. Researchers found that a natural substance …
Read MorePlant Compound May Protect Your Gut During Radiation Treatment
Scientists discovered that rutin, a natural substance found in plants, might help protect your intestines from damage caused by radiation therapy. In …
Read MoreRadish Greens: The Thrown-Away Vegetable with Hidden Health Powers
Most people throw away radish greens and only eat the root, but new research shows the leaves are actually packed with powerful plant compounds that could help …
Read MoreFiber Foods May Help Your Body Control Blood Sugar Better
Researchers reviewed nine studies about how eating more fiber affects your blood sugar and gut bacteria. Most people don't eat enough fiber, even though it's …
Read MoreTiny Bacteria Packages Could Be the Future of Gut Health
Scientists are discovering that bacteria in your gut produce tiny packages called membrane vesicles that might help fight disease and improve health. Unlike …
Read MoreNew Gut Health Helpers for Animals: What You Need to Know
Scientists are excited about new products called postbiotics and parabiotics that could help keep farm animals and pets healthy. Unlike regular probiotics …
Read MoreSugar-Free Chocolate With Healthy Bacteria: Does It Actually Work?
Researchers created a new type of dark chocolate without sugar that also contains helpful bacteria called probiotics. They tested different sugar substitutes …
Read MoreRed Algae Supplement Helps Heal Inflamed Colons in Study
Researchers tested a natural red pigment called astaxanthin to see if it could help heal inflamed colons in mice. The supplement appeared to work by …
Read MoreHow Benzoic Acid Keeps Pigs Healthy and Farms Sustainable
Benzoic acid is a natural food additive that's becoming increasingly important in pig farming. This review examines how benzoic acid works to improve pig …
Read MoreHow Different Types of Fiber Change Your Gut Bacteria
Scientists tested three different types of a special fiber called beta-glucan to see how they affect the helpful bacteria living in your gut. These bacteria …
Read MoreCoffee Waste Could Help Your Gut Bacteria Thrive
Scientists discovered that coffee silverskin—the thin layer removed from coffee beans—might be good for your digestive health. When they tested this coffee …
Read MoreVitamin D Enzyme Deletion May Protect Gut from Chemo Damage
Chemotherapy drugs like 5-fluorouracil can seriously damage the intestines, causing painful inflammation and digestive problems. Scientists discovered that …
Read MoreNew Way to Add Gut-Healthy Kefir to Cheese
Scientists found a clever way to mix kefir—a fermented milk drink full of good bacteria—into cheese using tiny structures called nanofibrils. These nanofibrils …
Read MorePlant Molecules in Food May Help Control Type 2 Diabetes
Scientists discovered that a tiny molecule called miR166e, found naturally in fruits and vegetables, may help control type 2 diabetes in mice. When mice ate …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria May Help Protect Your Gut from Inflammation
Researchers tested a type of beneficial bacteria called Lactiplantibacillus plantarum SCS2 to see if it could protect mice from gut inflammation. When mice …
Read MoreNew Probiotic Bacteria Shows Promise for Animal Health
Scientists discovered a special type of beneficial bacteria called Lactiplantibacillus plantarum GX17 that could help animals stay healthy. This bacteria was …
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 MoreCan Probiotics Stop Antibiotic-Related Diarrhea?
Researchers looked at 47 studies involving over 15,000 people to see if probiotics (good bacteria supplements) could prevent a serious type of diarrhea caused …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria Bounce Back Fast After a Colonoscopy
Researchers followed 15 healthy adults to see what happens to the helpful bacteria in their gut after a colonoscopy procedure. They found that the …
Read MorePlant Extract Shows Promise for Treating Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Researchers tested a natural plant extract called Polygonatum kingianum polysaccharides (PKPs) on mice with colitis, a painful intestinal disease similar to …
Read MoreSpecial Drink Helps Kids Avoid Diarrhea When Taking Antibiotics
When children take antibiotics for ear and throat infections, the medicine can kill helpful bacteria in their stomach, causing diarrhea and digestive problems. …
Read MoreRed Seaweed Extract May Boost Skin Healing and Immune Health
Scientists studied a natural substance called furcellaran, which comes from a type of red seaweed. They tested different ways to extract this substance and …
Read MoreSpecial Probiotic Mix May Help With Weight and Cholesterol
Researchers tested a special probiotic supplement containing three ingredients on 40 overweight adults for 12 weeks. The probiotic group lost more belly fat, …
Read MoreSelenium Supplement Protects Gut Health from Damaged Cooking Oil
Researchers discovered that a selenium compound called selenomethionine can protect the intestines from damage caused by oxidized soybean oil—oil that's been …
Read MoreOysters May Help Reduce Gut Inflammation
Researchers discovered that Pacific oysters contain natural compounds that may help calm inflammation in the intestines. In laboratory tests using human …
Read MoreEating Right for Your Gut May Help You Stay Younger Longer
Researchers looked at data from over 12,000 American adults to understand how diet affects a special protein in our blood called Klotho, which helps us age …
Read MoreNew Way to Protect Healthy Bacteria in Your Gut
Scientists created tiny gel beads that can safely deliver beneficial bacteria (called probiotics) to your digestive system. They tested six different types of …
Read MoreNatural Plant Extract Beats Antibiotics for Chicken Gut Health
Researchers compared how a natural plant compound called rosmarinic acid and antibiotics affect the digestive health of chickens. While both helped chickens …
Read MoreNew Gut Bacteria Discovered That May Help Your Health
Scientists found three new types of bacteria living in human guts that could act like natural health helpers. These bacteria were discovered in fecal samples …
Read MoreHow Special Fibers and Iron Can Help Your Body Block Harmful Cadmium from Rice
Cadmium is a toxic metal that can build up in rice and harm your health. Scientists discovered that combining two simple dietary strategies—eating special …
Read MoreWhat You Eat Matters: Foods That Help or Hurt Ulcerative Colitis
Ulcerative colitis is a long-term condition that causes inflammation in the colon and rectum. Scientists are discovering that what you eat plays a big role in …
Read MoreFasting May Help Keep Your Gut Young as You Age
Scientists studied how aging affects the intestines using a small fish called the African turquoise killifish. They found that as the fish got older, the cells …
Read MoreHow Special Diets Help Heal Gut Inflammation
Researchers studied how changing what you eat can help people with ulcerative colitis, a painful gut condition. They discovered that certain diets work by …
Read MoreCan Probiotics Help Sick Children in the ICU Fight Infection?
Researchers tested whether probiotics (helpful bacteria) could help children with severe blood infections recover better in the hospital. They gave some very …
Read MoreSpace Radiation May Harm Your Gut Health, Study Shows
Scientists exposed mice to radiation similar to what astronauts would encounter in space and found it caused lasting changes to their intestines nine months …
Read MoreCan Probiotics Help Your Body Fight Parasitic Infections?
Scientists wanted to know if taking probiotics by mouth could help the body fight a parasitic infection called Leishmania. They gave mice probiotics and then …
Read MoreProbiotics and Fish Oil Together May Help Fight Obesity in Mice
Researchers tested whether combining probiotics (good bacteria) and omega-3 fatty acids (found in fish oil) could help reduce obesity and improve health in …
Read MoreNew Probiotic Bacteria May Help Your Body Break Down Alcohol
Scientists discovered a special type of bacteria called Lactiplantibacillus plantarum BGI-J9 that appears to have powerful health benefits. By studying its …
Read MoreSpecial Yeast Supplement Helps Chickens Fight Food Poisoning
Researchers tested whether adding yeast-based supplements to chicken feed could help protect birds from Salmonella, a common food-poisoning bacteria. They …
Read MoreCan Shiitake Mushrooms Fix Your Gut Health?
Researchers tested whether adding shiitake mushrooms to an unhealthy Western diet could improve gut health in mice. They found that mice eating a high-fat diet …
Read MoreHow Food Affects Your Mood: The Serotonin-Nutrition Connection
Scientists reviewed hundreds of studies to understand how the food you eat affects serotonin, a brain chemical that controls your mood, sleep, and appetite. …
Read MoreCan Fiber and Plant Foods Help Prevent Gut Pouches?
Diverticular disease happens when small pouches form in your colon (large intestine), causing pain and discomfort. Scientists reviewed research showing that …
Read MoreMaple Syrup and Healthy Bacteria Help Young Pigs Grow Better
Scientists tested whether a special supplement made from maple syrup and a helpful bacteria called Bacillus velezensis could improve the health of young pigs …
Read MoreGreen Tea Compound May Help Prevent Pregnancy Complications from Obesity
Researchers studied whether L-theanine, a natural compound found in green tea, could help prevent pregnancy problems in obese mice. They found that L-theanine …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria May Help Bodies Handle Heat Stress
Scientists tested whether a type of helpful bacteria called Bacillus amyloliquefaciens could protect rats from heat stress. They gave some rats this bacteria …
Read MoreCan Vitamin D Help Fight Colorectal Cancer?
Researchers reviewed 33 studies to understand how vitamin D affects colorectal cancer. They found that people with low vitamin D levels may have worse cancer …
Read MoreNatural Supplements May Help Ease Rheumatoid Arthritis Pain
Rheumatoid arthritis is a disease where the body's immune system attacks the joints, causing pain and swelling. Scientists reviewed dozens of studies about …
Read MoreNew Gut Bacteria Could Be the Next Probiotic Superstar
Scientists discovered that a type of bacteria called Geobacillus might be a great new probiotic—the kind of helpful bacteria you find in yogurt and …
Read MoreNew Ways to Keep Probiotics Alive in Your Gut
Scientists are working on better ways to deliver probiotics—the good bacteria that help your health—to your gut. The problem is that most probiotics die before …
Read MoreCan Probiotics Help Prevent Infections in Premature Babies?
Researchers reviewed over 50 studies about giving probiotics (helpful bacteria) to premature babies to see if they prevent serious infections. The good news: …
Read MoreSpecial Gut Bacteria Work Better at Different Ages
Scientists studied two types of helpful bacteria called Bifidobacterium to understand how they protect our gut at different life stages. Using mice and lab …
Read MoreNew Probiotic Bacteria May Help Treat Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers discovered a special type of bacteria called Lactiplantibacillus plantarum HP-B1280 that might help treat non-alcoholic fatty liver disease …
Read MoreBee Bread Bacteria Could Be the Next Probiotic Superstar
Scientists discovered special bacteria living in bee bread (pollen stored by bees) that might work great as probiotics—the good bacteria that help your gut. …
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 MoreCan Mulberry Leaves Protect Your Liver From Food Toxins?
Researchers tested whether mulberry leaf extracts could protect mouse livers from damage caused by aflatoxin B1, a harmful substance sometimes found in …
Read MoreSpecial Berry Supplement May Help Fix Constipation Naturally
Researchers discovered that a special supplement made from hawthorn berries and helpful bacteria may relieve constipation by protecting your gut cells. In …
Read MoreCan Probiotics Protect Male Fertility From Plastic Pollution?
Tiny plastic particles called microplastics are everywhere in our environment, and scientists worry they might harm male reproductive health. A new study found …
Read MoreSheep Milk May Help Reduce Gut Inflammation in New Study
Researchers tested whether sheep milk could help treat inflammatory bowel disease in mice with colitis, a condition that causes gut inflammation. They found …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria From Cows Could Help Fight Vitamin A Deficiency
Scientists discovered that certain friendly bacteria living in grass-fed cows can make vitamin A and a vitamin A precursor called beta-carotene. Researchers …
Read MoreSpecial Foods With Hidden Health Powers: What Science Found
Scientists reviewed how certain foods packed with special compounds can help keep us healthy. These compounds come from plants and animals and can fight …
Read MoreSpecial Supplement Helps Mother Pigs and Baby Piglets Stay Healthier
Researchers tested whether adding a natural supplement called chitosan oligosaccharide (COS) to pig feed could help mother pigs have healthier babies and …
Read MoreGut Disease Rising Fast in East Asia: What You Need to Know
Researchers studied inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)—a painful condition affecting the digestive system—across five East Asian countries from 1990 to 2021. …
Read MoreNew Probiotic Bacteria May Boost Your Immune System's Defenses
Scientists discovered a special type of bacteria called Lactococcus lactis subsp. cremoris C60 that appears to strengthen your body's natural defenses. When …
Read MoreCan Probiotics Before Weight Loss Surgery Help Reduce Inflammation?
Researchers wanted to know if taking special bacteria supplements (probiotics) before weight loss surgery could help reduce inflammation and improve health …
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 MoreHow Bacteria in a Horse's Gut Keep Them Healthy
A horse's digestive system is home to trillions of tiny bacteria that work like a team to keep the animal healthy. These bacteria help break down food, absorb …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Hold the Key to Treating Ulcerative Colitis
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of bacteria living in your gut play a huge role in ulcerative colitis, a disease that causes painful inflammation …
Read MoreHidden Health Powers in Wheat, Barley, and Rye
Wheat, barley, and rye contain special plant fibers called arabinoxylans and β-glucans that your body can use to stay healthy. Scientists reviewed hundreds of …
Read MoreNew Probiotic Bacteria Shows Promise for Animal Health
Scientists discovered a new type of beneficial bacteria called Pediococcus pentosaceus strain SPARC2 that could improve animal health when added to feed. The …
Read MoreHow Your Immune System Changes Your Gut in Celiac Disease
Scientists discovered something new about what happens inside the stomachs of people with celiac disease. When someone eats gluten and has celiac disease, …
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 MoreWhat Honey Bees Eat Changes Their Gut Bacteria
Scientists studied how different diets affect the tiny bacteria living in honey bee stomachs. They compared wild African honey bees with bees raised in clean …
Read MoreWhy Mom's Vitamin A Matters for Baby's Gut Health
A new study shows that when pregnant rats don't get enough vitamin A, their babies have problems with digestion and their immune system doesn't work quite …
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 MoreHealthy Gut Bugs Help Farm Animals Grow Stronger
Scientists reviewed how special supplements called probiotics, prebiotics, and synbiotics can improve the health of farm animals like cows, pigs, and chickens. …
Read MoreEating Nutrient-Rich Foods May Lower Ulcerative Colitis Risk
Researchers in Iran studied 109 people with ulcerative colitis (a digestive disease) and 218 healthy people to see if eating certain nutrients made a …
Read MoreHow Gut Bacteria Send Messages That Affect Your Weight and Health
Your gut bacteria do more than just help digestion—they send tiny messages throughout your body that can affect your weight, blood sugar, and liver health. …
Read MoreFriendly Bacteria May Help Protect Your Gut from Food Additives
Scientists discovered that a common food additive called polysorbate-80 can cause inflammation in the intestines. In this study, researchers found that a …
Read MoreSpecial Immune Cells in Your Liver: Helpers or Troublemakers?
Your liver has special immune cells called iNKT cells that act like security guards, watching for harmful germs and invaders. But sometimes these cells can …
Read MoreWhy Some People Feel Sick From Wheat (But Don't Have Celiac)
Some people experience stomach problems, tiredness, and other symptoms when they eat wheat, even though they don't have celiac disease or a wheat allergy. …
Read MoreSpecial Pasta May Help Your Cholesterol and Gut Health
Researchers tested whether pasta made with special bacteria could help overweight adults improve their cholesterol and digestive health. For 4 weeks, 40 people …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria May Help Protect Against Colon Cancer
Scientists studied a type of bacteria called Streptococcus thermophilus to see if it could help prevent colon cancer. They found that this bacteria works by …
Read MoreMung Beans May Help Protect Your Gut During Cancer Treatment
Scientists discovered that mung bean extract might help protect the body from harmful side effects of a common cancer drug called cyclophosphamide. In mouse …
Read MoreCan a Low-FODMAP Diet Help People With Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), which includes Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, causes painful digestive problems that come and go. Doctors are …
Read MoreWhat You Eat May Change Your Gut Bacteria and Affect Skin Eczema
Researchers discovered that what you eat might change the bacteria living in your gut, which could affect whether you develop eczema (a skin condition that …
Read MoreMediterranean Diet Beats Standard Advice for Stomach Problems
Researchers tested whether the Mediterranean diet—a way of eating based on foods from countries around the Mediterranean Sea—could help people with irritable …
Read MoreWhat You Eat After a Stroke May Help Your Brain Heal
Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living in your gut play a surprising role in stroke recovery. This review looks at how what you eat can help …
Read MoreHow Fixing Your Gut Bacteria Could Help Reverse Alcohol Damage
When people drink alcohol regularly, it damages the helpful bacteria living in their gut. This imbalance can lead to serious health problems like liver …
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 MoreCan a Special Mushroom Help Prevent Gut Cancer?
Scientists reviewed research on Ganoderma lucidum, a medicinal mushroom used in traditional medicine for thousands of years. The mushroom contains special …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria Powder Helps Prevent Skin Rashes and Colds in Babies
Researchers in China tested whether a special type of helpful bacteria called Bifidobacterium could protect young children from common health problems like …
Read MoreBile Acids and Blood Sugar: What Your Gut Tells Your Pancreas
Researchers studied over 1,000 older adults in Italy to understand how bile acids—substances your body makes to digest fat—affect how well your body handles …
Read MoreFood and Lifestyle Choices That May Help With Bile Duct Disease
Researchers reviewed studies about primary sclerosing cholangitis (PSC), a serious liver disease that damages bile ducts. While genes play a big role, …
Read MoreNervonic Acid: A Brain-Boosting Nutrient You Should Know About
Nervonic acid is a special fat that your brain needs to work properly, but your body doesn't make enough of it on its own. Scientists are discovering that this …
Read MoreSpecial Amino Acids May Help Stop Diarrhea and Malnutrition
Researchers are exploring how special building blocks called amino acids might help treat diarrhea and malnutrition, especially in children and cancer …
Read MoreHow Your Gut Bugs and Food Work Together to Shape Your Body
Scientists studied how the food we eat and the tiny bacteria living in our gut work together to affect our bodies. Using fruit flies, they tested 120 different …
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 MoreExercise and Probiotics Team Up to Lower Blood Sugar in Diabetic Rats
Researchers tested whether intense exercise and special bacteria supplements could help control blood sugar in rats with diabetes. They split 30 rats into five …
Read MoreSpecial Yeast Helps Your Gut Recover From Antibiotics
When you take antibiotics, they kill bad bacteria but also damage the good bacteria in your gut, which can cause diarrhea and other problems. Scientists tested …
Read MoreWhy Fatty Foods May Hurt Your Brain and Memory
Scientists have found that eating too many fatty foods—especially those high in saturated fats—might damage your brain and make it harder to remember things …
Read MoreNew Probiotic Could Help Protect Your Gut Without Eating More Fiber
Scientists created a special probiotic bacteria that helps protect your gut lining, even when you don't eat enough fiber. The research shows that fiber helps …
Read MoreCan Vitamin D Help Prevent or Fight Colorectal Cancer?
Colorectal cancer is one of the most common cancers worldwide, and doctors are always looking for ways to prevent it and help patients survive longer. …
Read MoreGoing Gluten-Free May Help Multiple Sclerosis Patients Feel Better
Researchers studied 54 women with a type of multiple sclerosis called RRMS to see if avoiding gluten could help them feel better. Half of the women followed a …
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 MoreYour Lifestyle Choices May Help Prevent Blood Cell Disorders
Scientists have discovered that everyday habits like what you eat, how much you exercise, and whether you smoke can affect your risk of developing serious …
Read MoreEating Right for Your Gut Could Lower Metabolic Syndrome Risk
Researchers studied nearly 60,000 Americans to understand how diet affects a condition called metabolic syndrome, which involves high blood pressure, blood …
Read MoreSpecial Gut Bacteria May Help Heal Inflamed Colons
Researchers tested two types of beneficial bacteria to see if they could help mice with inflamed colons feel better. The mice that received these special …
Read MoreNew Probiotic Shows Promise for Better Body Composition in Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers tested a special probiotic called AntiAGE-Biom to see if it could help people with type 2 diabetes control their blood sugar and improve their body …
Read MoreNew Probiotic Bacteria Survives Your Stomach and Fights Bad Germs
Scientists studied a special type of bacteria called Clostridium butyricum that could become a better probiotic supplement. Unlike regular probiotics, this …
Read MoreSpecial Gut Bacteria Help Brain Bleed Patients Recover Better
When someone has severe bleeding in the brain, they often struggle with movement, swallowing, and thinking clearly. Researchers tested whether adding special …
Read MoreCan a Gut Supplement Help Fight Depression?
Researchers are testing whether a supplement called tributyrin, which comes from a natural substance in our gut, might help people with depression feel better. …
Read MoreBarley Grass May Help Prevent Colon Cancer in People With Colitis
Researchers tested whether a special extract from hulless barley grass could help prevent colorectal cancer in mice with ulcerative colitis, a condition that …
Read MoreCan Eating More Fiber Help Prevent Colon Cancer?
Scientists reviewed dozens of studies about dietary fiber and colon cancer to understand if eating more fiber-rich foods could help prevent this disease. The …
Read MoreSpecial Mushroom Fiber May Help Heal Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers discovered that a type of fiber from Ganoderma lucidum mushrooms (also called reishi) may help treat fatty liver disease in mice. The study found …
Read MoreDoes Eating Better Help Reduce Inflammation in Gut Disease?
Researchers wanted to know if eating a higher-quality diet could help people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) feel better by reducing inflammation and …
Read MoreCan the Mediterranean Diet Help Control Inflammatory Bowel Disease?
Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) causes painful swelling in the digestive system and can make daily life difficult. While doctors don't know exactly what …
Read MoreFermented Lentil Drinks May Boost Your Health Like Probiotics
Scientists created healthy drinks from lentils and tested them with seven different types of good bacteria (probiotics). They compared drinks made from whole …
Read MoreRed Radish Sprouts May Help Protect Your Brain and Gut Health
Researchers discovered that red radish sprouts might help prevent weight gain and memory problems caused by eating too much fatty food. In a study with mice, …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Play a Role in PCOS
Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living in your digestive system might influence polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS), a common condition affecting …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria Could Be Fighting Drug-Resistant Infections
Bacteria in your gut are becoming resistant to antibiotics, which is a serious problem for human health worldwide. When these tough bacteria spread from your …
Read MoreWhat You Eat Really Does Help You Poop Better
Scientists reviewed dozens of studies about how different foods affect constipation—that uncomfortable problem where it's hard to have bowel movements. They …
Read MoreNew Ways to Make Healthy Gut Bacteria Supplements Without Heat
Scientists are exploring new methods to create postbiotics—the helpful parts of bacteria that benefit your health—without using traditional heat. While heat …
Read MoreNew Iron Supplement Works Better and Feels Easier on Your Stomach
Scientists created a new type of iron supplement that works more like the iron your body naturally stores. Unlike traditional iron pills that can upset your …
Read MoreHow Vitamin D Helps Your Body Handle Sleep Problems
When people don't sleep on a regular schedule for a long time, their bodies struggle in several ways—their stress hormones get out of balance, their immune …
Read MoreNew Drink Made From Tropical Fruit Could Help Fight Anemia
Scientists created a new type of drink using a tropical fruit called yellow Spondias dulcis that's packed with iron and good bacteria. They tested 11 different …
Read MoreTiny Viruses in Your Gut May Hold Keys to Better Health
Scientists are discovering that bacteriophages—microscopic viruses that live in your digestive system—play a surprisingly important role in keeping your gut …
Read MoreGut-Friendly Foods May Lower High Cholesterol Risk
Researchers studied over 21,000 American adults to understand how diet affects cholesterol levels and gut health. They created a scoring system to measure how …
Read MorePostbiotics: The New Gut-Friendly Food Ingredient Explained
Scientists are excited about a new type of food ingredient called postbiotics—the beneficial leftovers that good bacteria create in your gut. Unlike probiotics …
Read MoreA Supplement Combo May Help Your Body Handle Stress Better
When you're stressed for a long time, your body can develop serious problems like high blood sugar, a damaged gut, and a fatty liver. Scientists tested whether …
Read MoreHow Special Gut Bacteria Help Farm Animals Stay Healthy
Scientists reviewed research about using probiotics (good bacteria), prebiotics (food for good bacteria), and synbiotics (both together) in pigs and chickens. …
Read MoreVitamin D and Probiotics May Help Protect Gut Health as We Age
As we get older, our gut bacteria, immune system, and vitamin D levels all change in ways that can make us less healthy. Scientists created a computer model to …
Read MoreHow Wheat Bran Changes Horse Gut Health
Scientists studied how a special part of wheat bran called aleurone affects the digestive system of horses. They tested different feeds in a lab setting that …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria May Help Prevent Muscle Loss
Researchers discovered that a specific type of helpful bacteria called Lacticaseibacillus paracasei EFEL6501 might prevent muscles from shrinking and getting …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria Mix May Help Fix Unhealthy Gut Problems
Researchers tested whether a mix of eight helpful bacteria strains could improve gut health in people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Using a lab model …
Read MoreWhat You Eat Really Matters With Gut Inflammation
A new review shows that food choices can help control inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a condition where the digestive system gets inflamed and causes pain. …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Play a Bigger Role in Weight Than You Think
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of tiny bacteria living in your stomach and intestines might be just as important as diet and exercise when it …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria From Breast Milk May Help Heal Inflamed Colons
Scientists discovered that a specific type of helpful bacteria called Lactobacillus gasseri FN136, found naturally in breast milk, may help treat ulcerative …
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 MoreFermented Pumpkin Juice: A Tasty Way to Get More Probiotics
Scientists discovered that fermenting pumpkin juice with special bacteria and yeast creates a healthier, better-tasting drink. The fermented juice had more …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria May Help Fight Stomach Ulcers and Reduce Antibiotic Side Effects
Researchers discovered that a specific type of helpful bacteria called Lactococcus garvieae LG3092 may help protect your stomach from H. pylori, a germ that …
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 Diet Helps People With Stomach Problems Feel Better
Researchers studied how a special diet called the low-FODMAP diet affects people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a condition that causes stomach pain and …
Read MoreHow a Plant Compound May Protect Your Gut From Arsenic Damage
Researchers discovered that a natural plant compound called quercetin might help protect your body from arsenic poisoning. In a study with rats, arsenic …
Read MoreCan Probiotics Help Fight Breast Cancer?
Researchers are exploring whether probiotics—the helpful bacteria found in yogurt and fermented foods—might work alongside traditional breast cancer …
Read MoreSpecial Gut Supplements May Help Parkinson's Symptoms
Researchers tested whether special supplements that feed good gut bacteria could help people with Parkinson's disease. Seventy-two patients took supplements …
Read MoreA Plant Compound May Help Strengthen Your Gut Barrier
Scientists discovered that pinoresinol, a natural compound found in foods like seeds and grains, may help strengthen the protective lining of your intestines. …
Read MoreWhat Brazilians Really Want in Healthy Yogurt
Researchers asked 177 yogurt-eating Brazilians what they think about special yogurts designed to boost health. Most people loved the idea of yogurts with …
Read MoreFriendly Bacteria May Help Fight Brain Cancer in Lab Tests
Scientists discovered that substances produced by a common food bacteria called Lactococcus lactis might help slow down brain cancer cells in laboratory …
Read MoreCan Probiotics Help Malnourished Children Gain Weight Faster?
Millions of children under five around the world suffer from severe malnutrition, which makes them sick and can be life-threatening. Scientists are …
Read MoreSmart Delivery Systems Could Help Probiotics Fight Gut Inflammation
Scientists are exploring new ways to deliver beneficial bacteria (probiotics) to help treat inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), a painful condition affecting the …
Read MoreGut Bacteria Byproducts May Help Calm Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Scientists discovered that special compounds made by a common gut bacteria called L. reuteri might help reduce inflammation in inflammatory bowel disease …
Read MoreNot Eating Enough Fiber May Make You More Anxious
Scientists discovered that eating too little fiber might increase anxiety and stress. In their study with mice, researchers found that a low-fiber diet …
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 MoreA Milk Protein Could Help Protect Your Gut Health
Scientists discovered that a special protein found in milk called casein glycomacropeptide (CGMP) may help protect the lining of your colon from damage caused …
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 MoreProbiotics May Not Help Prevent Chemo-Related Diarrhea
Researchers tested whether probiotics—beneficial bacteria supplements—could prevent diarrhea in cancer patients undergoing chemotherapy. They studied 28 …
Read MoreHow Gut Bacteria May Help Heal Itchy Skin Problems
Scientists are discovering that the tiny bacteria living on your skin and in your gut might play a big role in atopic dermatitis—a condition that causes itchy, …
Read MoreStress Makes People With Gut Disease Eat More Comfort Food
A new study of over 2,200 Italian patients with inflammatory bowel disease found that stress and eating habits are closely connected. When people felt …
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 MorePlant Extract Boosts Duck Gut Health and Immunity
Researchers tested whether a natural plant extract from Alpinia oxyphylla could improve the digestive health of ducks. They fed 480 young ducks either regular …
Read MoreMom's Yeast Supplement May Help Baby Pigs Fight Infections
When piglets are weaned off their mother's milk, their bodies go through a stressful change that makes them more likely to get sick. Researchers wanted to know …
Read MoreCoffee and Its Leftovers May Help Your Brain Stay Healthy
A new review of coffee research shows that coffee isn't just a morning pick-me-up—it contains special compounds that might protect your brain from diseases …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Help Predict and Treat Breast Cancer
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of bacteria living in your digestive system play a surprising role in breast cancer. Researchers found that …
Read MoreWhy One Gene Matters for Probiotic Bacteria to Work
Scientists discovered that a specific gene called yycF is like the control center for helpful bacteria called Lactobacillus reuteri. When researchers removed …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria May Help Protect Against Colon Cancer in Lab Study
Researchers tested whether a type of helpful bacteria called Enterococcus faecium could protect against colon cancer in laboratory rats. The bacteria, which …
Read MoreEating for Better Sleep: How Your Diet Affects Sleep Apnea Risk
Researchers studied over 8,700 Americans to understand if eating foods that are good for your gut bacteria might help prevent sleep apnea—a condition where …
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 MoreWhy Your Gut Needs More Fiber Than You're Eating
Scientists have discovered that fiber is much more important for your digestive health than we once thought. Most people eat less than 20 grams of fiber daily, …
Read MoreWhat You Eat Really Does Matter for Gut Problems
Scientists reviewed research on how diet affects people with functional bowel disorders—conditions where your gut causes problems like bloating, cramping, and …
Read MoreDoes Avoiding Gluten Really Help Your Stomach? What Science Actually Shows
Millions of people avoid gluten thinking it will help their stomach problems, but new research suggests the story is more complicated. Scientists reviewed …
Read MoreGreen Tea Waste Boosts Gut Health in Geese
Researchers tested whether green tea dust—a leftover product from making tea—could improve the health of geese when added to their food. They fed 120 young …
Read MoreBlood and Stool Tests Don't Predict IBS Relief
Researchers studied 445 people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) to see if simple blood and stool tests could predict who would feel better with treatment. …
Read MoreCertain Foods and Probiotics May Help Older Adults Keep Their Muscles Strong
Researchers looked at 63 studies involving nearly 5,000 people over age 50 to see if certain foods and supplements could help prevent muscle loss that comes …
Read MoreProbiotics Don't Help Depression or Schizophrenia, New Study Finds
Scientists looked at 13 studies involving 893 people to see if taking probiotics (good bacteria) could help with depression and schizophrenia symptoms. While …
Read MoreSkipping Breakfast May Harm Your Health in Many Ways, New Review Shows
A major review of 66 studies found that skipping breakfast may be linked to several health problems. Researchers looked at data from 2010 to 2025 and …
Read MoreTwo Helpful Bacteria May Fight Dangerous Worm Infections in Mice
Scientists tested whether two types of good bacteria could help mice fight off a dangerous worm infection called Trichinella. They gave 120 mice either the …
Read MoreHigh-Fat Foods May Increase Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria in Your Gut
Scientists studied how different diets affect antibiotic-resistant bacteria in the gut. They found that high-fat, low-fiber diets significantly increased …
Read MoreLab-Grown Mini Guts Help Scientists Study How Food and Germs Affect Us
Scientists have created tiny versions of human intestines in the lab called organoids that work just like the real thing. These mini guts help researchers …
Read MoreGood Bacteria May Help Fix Gut Problems After Taking Antibiotics
When you take antibiotics, they don't just kill bad bacteria - they also wipe out good bacteria in your gut, creating an imbalance that can cause digestive …
Read MoreScientists Are Engineering Gut Bacteria to Fight Disease Like Tiny Doctors
Scientists are creating modified gut bacteria that work like tiny doctors inside our bodies. Instead of just adding regular probiotics, researchers are …
Read MoreProbiotics May Spread Antibiotic Resistance: What You Need to Know
Scientists are raising important safety concerns about probiotics - the 'good bacteria' found in yogurt, supplements, and medicines. While probiotics offer …
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