Popular 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 …
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Coffee 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 MoreTree Gum Supplement Changes Gut Bacteria and Brain Activity in Fish
Scientists studied how gum arabic, a natural fiber from acacia trees, affects the health of zebrafish by looking at their gut bacteria, brain activity, and …
Read MorePorcini Mushrooms May Help Salmon Digest Food Better
Scientists tested whether porcini mushrooms could improve the gut health of farmed Atlantic salmon. Using a special lab model that mimics a salmon's digestive …
Read MoreSpecial Potato Starch Boosts Brain-Healthy Choline Without Harmful Toxins
Researchers tested whether a special type of potato starch called resistant starch could help your body absorb more choline, a nutrient important for brain …
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 MoreFarm Waste Could Help Your Gut Bacteria Stay Healthy
Scientists discovered that special sugars made from farm leftovers like sugarcane bagasse and corn husks could help your gut bacteria thrive. In lab tests, …
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 …
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