Why Obese People Have Lower Gut Protectors and What It Means
Scientists discovered that people with obesity and type 2 diabetes have lower levels of a special protein called REG3α that protects the intestines. This …
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A Natural Plant Compound Helps Fish Fight Gut Inflammation
Researchers studied how a natural substance called fucosterol, found in seaweed, might help fish recover from intestinal infections. They fed 540 young fish …
Read MoreSpecial Gut Bacteria May Help Kids' Lungs Fight Serious Infections
Researchers discovered that a helpful gut bacteria called Akkermansia muciniphila, when specially packaged to survive digestion, may protect young mice from …
Read MoreHow Your Body's Natural Chemicals Stop Dangerous E. coli
Scientists discovered how a natural chemical in your body called D-serine can stop a dangerous type of E. coli bacteria from making you sick. The bacteria uses …
Read MoreSpecial Nutrient Helps Fish Survive Heat Stress
Scientists discovered that a natural pigment called astaxanthin can protect fish from damage caused by extreme heat. When largemouth bass were fed food …
Read MoreHow Iron in Your Body May Fuel Colorectal Cancer Growth
Scientists are discovering that too much iron in your body might play a bigger role in colorectal cancer than previously thought. This review examines how …
Read MoreWhy 1 in 3 People With Celiac Disease Struggle to Stay Gluten-Free
Researchers looked at 69 different studies involving over 27,000 people with celiac disease to understand how well patients stick to a gluten-free diet. They …
Read MoreDoes Gluten Really Cause Gut Inflammation? What Rats Reveal
Researchers wanted to know if eating gluten causes inflammation in the gut, especially since many people avoid it even without needing to. They fed rats …
Read MoreHow Your Body Fights Parasites: The KIT Protein's Secret Role
Scientists discovered that a protein called KIT plays a crucial role in helping your body fight parasitic worm infections. When you're infected with parasites, …
Read MoreThe Right Balance of Minerals Helps Pigs Stay Healthy on Low-Protein Diets
Scientists studied how the balance of minerals (like sodium, potassium, and chloride) affects pig health when they eat less protein. They tested 144 growing …
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 MoreSpecial Nutrient Boosts Mink Health and Digestion
Researchers tested whether adding a natural compound called glutathione to mink food could improve their growth, digestion, and overall health. They fed 60 …
Read MorePlant Compound Kaempferol Helps Deer Avoid Diarrhea
Researchers discovered that a natural plant compound called kaempferol may help captive Chinese forest musk deer stay healthy by improving their gut bacteria …
Read MoreHow Silkworms Keep Their Gut Bacteria in Balance
Scientists discovered a special protein in silkworms called BmMBF2-11 that acts like a security guard for the gut. This protein detects when harmful bacteria …
Read MoreSpecial Enzyme Helps Pigs Grow Better on Budget Diets
Farmers often try to save money by changing pig feed ingredients, but this can sometimes hurt the animals' growth and health. Scientists tested whether adding …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria May Help Prevent Gut Slowdown After Surgery
After abdominal surgery, patients often experience a frustrating complication where their intestines move food too slowly, causing bloating and longer hospital …
Read MorePlant Compound Fixes Gut Health and Reduces Fat-Related Inflammation
Researchers discovered that a natural plant compound called leonurine may help reverse the harmful effects of eating too much fatty food. When mice ate a …
Read MoreSpecial Probiotic From Breast Milk May Help Heal Inflamed Intestines
Researchers tested a new probiotic bacteria called Bifidobacterium breve that comes from human breast milk to see if it could help treat intestinal …
Read MoreHow Mulberry Leaves May Help Fight Obesity
Researchers discovered that mulberry leaf extract might help reduce weight gain and improve metabolism in mice fed a high-fat diet. The extract appears to work …
Read MoreFinding the Perfect Poop Donor to Fight Dangerous Gut Infections
Scientists discovered a special person whose gut bacteria could be particularly helpful for treating serious infections caused by a harmful bacteria called C. …
Read MoreNot Eating Enough Fiber Triggers Gut Inflammation
Scientists discovered why not eating enough fiber causes problems in your gut. When you don't eat fiber, your gut bacteria send out tiny particles called …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria Treatment Stops Piglet Diarrhea and Boosts Gut Health
When baby piglets are weaned (switched from mother's milk to solid food), they often get sick with diarrhea because their gut bacteria get out of balance. …
Read MoreSweet Additives Help Young Pigs Grow Better and Stay Healthier
When piglets are separated from their mothers too early, they often get sick and don't grow well. Researchers tested whether two types of artificial …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria Boost Chicken Growth and Health Without Antibiotics
Scientists tested a new supplement made from a special type of bacteria called Bacillus amyloliquefaciens F1 to help chickens grow better and stay healthier. …
Read MoreSeaweed Nanoparticles May Help Heal Inflamed Intestines
Researchers discovered that tiny particles from a type of seaweed called Sargassum fusiforme might help treat ulcerative colitis, a painful digestive disease. …
Read MoreCould a Shellfish Ingredient Help Fight Crohn's Disease?
Crohn's disease is a serious condition where the intestines become inflamed and painful. Scientists have discovered that a harmful bacteria called AIEC often …
Read MoreHow Gut Bacteria May Trigger Autoimmune Diseases
Your gut is home to trillions of tiny bacteria that help control your immune system. Scientists are discovering that these bacteria communicate with your body …
Read MoreHow Your Diet Shapes Your Gut's Immune System
Scientists discovered a special type of immune cell in your small intestine that acts like a peacekeeper, keeping your gut calm and healthy. These cells, …
Read MoreSpecial Milk Component May Help Fight Depression Through Gut Health
Researchers discovered that a natural component found in milk fat called MFGM might help reduce depression symptoms by improving gut health. In studies with …
Read MoreCommon Food Additive May Trigger Gut Inflammation
Researchers discovered that Tween 80, a common additive found in many processed foods and medications, may cause gut inflammation similar to inflammatory bowel …
Read MoreSpecial Nutrients Help Fish Recover from Fatty Diet Damage
Researchers discovered that two simple nutrients—mannose and tributyrin—work together to help fish recover from the harmful effects of eating too much fat. …
Read MoreUnderstanding Celiac Disease: What You Need to Know
Celiac disease is a condition where the body's immune system reacts badly to gluten, a protein found in wheat, barley, and rye. About 1 in 100 people in Europe …
Read MoreWhy Your Farm Animals' Gut Bacteria Matter for Stopping Diarrhea
Scientists reviewed research about the tiny organisms living in farm animals' stomachs and how they affect diarrhea. Your animals have trillions of bacteria …
Read MoreSpecial Worm Food Helps Break Down Plastic Better
Scientists discovered that adding spirulina (a type of algae) to the diet of mealworms helps them break down plastic more effectively. When worms eat plastic, …
Read MoreThe Right Amount of Arginine Helps Quails Grow Bigger and Healthier
Scientists studied how much of a nutrient called arginine Japanese quails need to grow their best. They fed 600 baby quails different amounts of arginine for …
Read MoreHow Gut Nerve Signals Control Special Intestinal Cells
Scientists studied how two types of nerve receptors in the intestines affect the special cells that line our gut. Using mice with these receptors removed only …
Read MoreMini Organs Help Scientists Understand How Food Affects Your Body
Scientists are using a new tool called organoids—tiny, lab-grown versions of human organs—to better understand how the food we eat affects our health. Unlike …
Read MoreLiquid Whey Helps Pigs Grow Faster and Have Healthier Guts
Scientists tested whether liquid whey, a leftover product from cheese and yogurt making, could help pigs grow better and have healthier digestive systems. They …
Read MoreSpecial Supplement Helps Chicken Guts Stay Healthy
Scientists tested whether a special supplement called a postbiotic could help protect chickens from a serious intestinal disease called necrotic enteritis. …
Read MoreNew Hope for Celiac Disease: Beyond the Gluten-Free Diet
Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition where the body's immune system attacks itself when someone eats gluten, a protein found in wheat and similar grains. …
Read MoreWhy People With Celiac Disease May Need Extra Amino Acids
Celiac disease damages the intestines when people eat gluten, and new research shows that people with this condition often don't absorb enough essential amino …
Read MoreNew Treatment Targets the Gut to Help Fatty Liver Disease
Researchers are exploring a new way to treat fatty liver disease by targeting the connection between your gut and liver. In a study using rats, scientists used …
Read MoreWhy Celiac Disease Takes So Long to Diagnose
Celiac disease is an autoimmune condition where eating gluten damages the small intestine, but it's often hard to diagnose because symptoms like tiredness and …
Read MorePlant Compounds Called Tannins May Help Pig Gut Health
Scientists reviewed research on tannins, natural compounds found in plants, and how they might help pigs stay healthy. Young pigs often get sick after weaning …
Read MoreSpecial Enzyme Helps Chickens Grow Better on Wheat Diets
Researchers tested whether adding a special enzyme called xylanase to chicken feed could help chickens grow better and stay healthier. They fed 300 baby …
Read MoreCan Cocoa Help Your Gut Bacteria Stay Healthy?
Scientists discovered that eating cocoa powder might help improve the balance of bacteria in your digestive system. In this study, researchers gave mice either …
Read MoreHow High Altitude Affects Your Gut and Kidneys
Living at high altitude means your body gets less oxygen, which can harm both your kidneys and your digestive system. Scientists have discovered that these two …
Read MoreHow Gut Bacteria Help Your Body Use Vitamin A to Build Immunity
Scientists discovered that the bacteria living in your gut play a crucial role in helping your body use vitamin A to develop a strong immune system. The …
Read MoreSpecial Plant Supplement Helps Fish Grow Bigger and Healthier
Researchers tested whether a fermented plant called Astragalus membranaceus could help common carp fish grow better and stay healthier. They fed different …
Read MoreWhy Wild Boars Have Stronger Guts Than Farm Pigs
Scientists studied the intestines of wild boars and farm pigs at the tiniest level—looking at individual cells—to understand how their digestive systems work …
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 MoreSpecial Supplement Helps Young Minks Grow Bigger and Stronger
Researchers tested whether a natural supplement called chitosan oligosaccharide (COS) could help young female minks grow better and stay healthier. They fed 96 …
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 MoreNatural Food Carriers Could Help Medicine Reach Your Gut Better
Scientists are exploring a new way to deliver helpful nutrients and medicines to your intestines using natural carriers made from food. The challenge is that …
Read MoreHow Your Gut Evolved and What Scientists Are Learning About It
Scientists are using new technology to understand how human stomachs and intestines changed over thousands of years. Our guts evolved to handle different foods …
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 MoreHow Your Small Intestine Absorbs Nutrients and Fights Germs
Scientists created a detailed map of all the different cells in the small intestine (specifically the ileum) to understand how they work together. Using …
Read MoreWhy Some Chickens Eat Less and Stay Healthy
Scientists studied 650 chickens to understand why some birds can eat less food while staying just as healthy and productive as others. By looking at the …
Read MoreSpecial Plant Supplement Helps Chickens Grow Bigger and Healthier
Researchers in China tested a fermented plant called Artemisia argyi as a food additive for Hongyu roosters, a special chicken breed known for its tender meat. …
Read MoreHow Fatty Foods May Weaken Your Bones Through Your Gut
Scientists are discovering that eating too much fatty food might hurt your bones in an unexpected way—through your digestive system. When you eat a high-fat …
Read MoreSpecial Coating Helps Probiotics Fight Weak Bones
Scientists created a new way to deliver probiotics (good bacteria) to your gut by coating them with a protective shield made from natural materials. This …
Read MoreHow HIV Drugs and Alcohol Together Damage Your Gut
Researchers studied how HIV medications and alcohol affect the small intestine in rats. They found that when taken together, these two substances cause more …
Read MoreHow Missing 3 Key Nutrients Changes Your Gut Health
Scientists discovered that when mice don't get enough of three specific nutrients—methionine, tryptophan, and niacin—their intestines change in interesting …
Read MoreNew Medicines Being Tested to Help People With Celiac Disease
Scientists are working on new medicines that could help people with celiac disease without requiring them to avoid gluten completely. This research reviews …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Help or Hurt Celiac Disease
Scientists are learning that people with celiac disease have different bacteria in their intestines compared to people without the condition. While these …
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 MoreHidden Parasite Infection May Hurt Child Growth Even Without Symptoms
Researchers studied how a tiny parasite called Cryptosporidium affects children under two years old, even when kids don't feel sick. The parasite lives in the …
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 MoreWhy Older Cats May Have Trouble Digesting Food
Researchers studied how cats' intestines change as they get older. They tested 36 healthy cats—some young and some senior—by giving them a special drink with …
Read MoreA Plant Compound May Help Your Gut Absorb Nutrients Better
Researchers tested 99 traditional plant medicines to see which ones help the intestines absorb glutamine, an amino acid important for gut health. They …
Read MoreEggs Didn't Help Malnourished Kids Grow Better in New Study
Researchers in Sierra Leone tested whether giving malnourished children eggs would help them grow taller and improve their gut health. For 24 weeks, some …
Read MoreSpecial Bacteria May Help Heal Inflamed Colons
Researchers tested whether a specific type of helpful bacteria called Lactobacillus reuteri could reduce inflammation in mice with ulcerative colitis, a …
Read MoreHow Calcium Affects Your Digestive Health
Calcium does more than just build strong bones—it's also crucial for keeping your digestive system working properly. A new review of scientific research shows …
Read MoreNatural Supplement Mix Works Like Antibiotics for Piglet Health
Researchers tested whether a natural blend of essential oils, yeast, and a special fiber could help young piglets stay healthy after weaning, similar to how …
Read MoreHow Nerve Cells Build Your Gut: Understanding a Rare Birth Condition
Your intestines have their own nervous system that helps digest food and keep you healthy. This nervous system is built before you're born when special cells …
Read MoreHigh-Fiber Foods Help Geese Grow Bigger and Healthier
Researchers tested whether adding different types of fiber to goose feed would help the birds grow better and stay healthier. They fed 400 young geese either …
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 MoreWhy Your Gut Ages Faster With Bowel Disease
Scientists have discovered that people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)—a condition causing chronic gut inflammation—can experience gut aging that looks …
Read MoreNew Discovery: How a Body Protein Helps Viruses Enter Cells
Scientists discovered that a protein in your body called TREX1 plays an unexpected role in how certain viruses infect intestinal cells. Rather than working …
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 MoreWhy Gut Bacteria Matter for Premature Babies' Health
Necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC) is a serious intestinal disease that affects premature babies and can be life-threatening. Scientists are discovering that a …
Read MoreA Special Sugar May Help Your Body Burn Fat Better
Scientists studied how a natural sugar called galactose affects how our bodies use fat for energy. They fed young mice a diet where half the regular sugar was …
Read MoreYour Gut Bacteria May Affect Your Thyroid Health
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of bacteria living in your gut might play a role in thyroid problems, especially autoimmune thyroid disease where …
Read MoreCan Whey Protein Help Your Gut Bacteria Stay Healthy?
Researchers wanted to know if whey protein powder could help improve the bacteria living in older adults' stomachs and intestines. Sixteen older adults drank a …
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 MoreB Vitamins and Your Gut Bacteria: What You Need to Know
Your gut is home to trillions of tiny bacteria that help keep you healthy. New research shows that B vitamins—nutrients found in foods like eggs, chicken, and …
Read MoreVitamin D May Help Fix Gut Health in Type 2 Diabetes
Researchers discovered that a special form of vitamin D might help people with type 2 diabetes by improving their gut bacteria and strengthening their …
Read MoreTiny Messengers in Cow Stomachs May Hold Keys to Better Health
Scientists are discovering that microscopic bubble-like particles called extracellular vesicles (EVs) play an important role in how a cow's body communicates …
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 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 MoreNatural Compound May Help Heal Inflamed Intestines
Researchers tested a natural plant compound called dihydromyricetin (DMY) on mice with a condition similar to ulcerative colitis, an inflammatory bowel disease …
Read MoreNew Way to Help Your Body Absorb Fat-Soluble Vitamins Better
Scientists have discovered a promising new approach to help our bodies better absorb important fat-soluble vitamins like A, D, E, and K. The research focuses …
Read MoreWhat Parents Need to Know About Celiac Disease in Kids
Celiac disease is a condition where eating gluten (found in wheat, barley, and rye) causes the body's immune system to attack the small intestine. This review …
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 …
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