Gut Bacteria Helpers: New Ways to Fight Metabolic Syndrome
Scientists are discovering that special substances called prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics can help fix problems with your gut bacteria, which may …
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New 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 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 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 MoreSpecial Gut Bacteria May Help Young Male Birds Develop Better Brains
Scientists studied whether special bacteria added to food could help young male quails develop healthier brains and reproductive systems. They fed young quails …
Read MoreMushrooms May Help Your Gut Bacteria Stay Healthy
Researchers tested two common edible mushrooms—button mushrooms and oyster mushrooms—to see if they could help your gut bacteria. They found that special parts …
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 MoreWhat Saudi Healthcare Students Know About Honey and Yogurt for Colds
Researchers surveyed 823 health science students in Saudi Arabia to find out what they know about using honey and yogurt to help fight respiratory infections …
Read MoreSpecial Baby Formula Ingredients Help Grow Healthy Gut Bacteria
Researchers looked at 19 studies to see which baby formula ingredients help grow beneficial bacteria called Bifidobacterium in babies' stomachs. They found …
Read MoreGut-Friendly Foods May Help Depression, But Watch Out With Ketamine
Researchers studied whether special foods containing helpful bacteria could reduce depression-like symptoms in young chickens. They found that chicks eating a …
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 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 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 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 MoreSpecial Gut Bacteria May Help Reduce OCD-Like Behaviors in Rats
Researchers discovered that a special combination of helpful gut bacteria and plant fibers might reduce obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) symptoms in rats. …
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 MoreCan Changing Your Gut Bacteria Help Treat ALS?
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of tiny bacteria living in our stomachs might play a role in ALS, a serious disease that affects nerve cells. …
Read MoreGut Bacteria and Fiber May Help Protect Fatty Livers in Obese Mice
Researchers studied whether a special combination of helpful bacteria (probiotics) and fiber (prebiotics) could improve liver health in obese mice. They fed …
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 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 MoreSpecial Food Helps Malnourished Kids Grow Better by Feeding Good Gut Bacteria
Scientists discovered that a specially designed food can help undernourished children grow stronger and taller by feeding beneficial bacteria in their …
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 MoreCan Gut Bacteria Help Stop Migraines? What Science Says
Migraines affect about 1 in 7 people worldwide and can make life really difficult. Scientists are discovering that the bacteria living in your gut might play a …
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 Gut Bacteria Help Prevent Type 2 Diabetes?
Scientists are discovering that the trillions of bacteria living in your stomach might play a big role in type 2 diabetes. This review looks at how special …
Read MoreVitamin D and Special Diets May Help Reverse Pre-Diabetes
Scientists looked at multiple studies to see which diets work best for people with pre-diabetes - a condition where blood sugar is higher than normal but not …
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