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08/16/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Study: You can reshape your gut microbiome for the better by eating more nori

Improve your gut health by eating nori seaweed. In a study published in the journal Nature, the seaweed most commonly used as a wrap for sushi has been found to contain a specific carbohydrate that could help encourage the growth of certain probiotic strains. The study, carried out by a team of researchers at the […]

05/13/2018 / By Michelle Simmons

Kimchi is one of the most powerful probiotic foods you can eat

Kimchi, the spicy, salted and fermented vegetables staple in Korean cuisine, is so much more than a side dish. In a comprehensive review of 130 studies, researchers in Korea looked at its health benefits as a probiotic. Probiotics in general are the good bacteria populating the gut. The human gut has more than 400 strains […]

11/13/2017 / By Michelle Simmons

Healthy gut found to reduce effects of trauma: Study explains the link between the gut microbiome and PTSD

A new study found that a healthy gut can lessen the effects of trauma, as reported by Science Daily. Researchers from Stellenbosch University analyzed the relationship of gut microbiome and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). They compared the gut microbiomes of 18 individuals with PTSD to 12 people who also experienced trauma, but did not develop PSTD. […]

10/06/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

New research confirms that omega-3s improve gut health, helping prevent obesity, inflammation, and autoimmune disorders

In the largest cohort study to date, a team of British nutrition experts confirmed just how powerful omega-3 fatty acids are for optimum health. Their research, published in Scientific Reports, observed more than 800 middle-aged to older women to see how a balanced diet consisting of foods rich in omega-3, probiotics, and fibrous items affected […]

10/03/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Your gut has a circadian rhythm: Researchers uncover new clues about body fat storage

The unheard conversation between your gut microbiome and the environment directly translates to how you store fat, says a team of researchers from the UT Southwestern Medical Center. Their new research, novel in its exactness to determine the processes of gut bacteria, provides clues to how our body’s circadian clock and digestive microflora interact with […]

09/20/2017 / By Russel Davis

Imbalanced gut microbes found to precede Parkinson’s Disease diagnosis… is the GUT changing neuromuscular control?

A recent study published in Movement Disorders revealed that changes in gut bacterial communities may serve as an early indicator of Parkinson’s disease. It was previously inferred that the debilitating neurological disease may be caused by outside factors. According to the “dual hit” hypothesis, an unknown pathogen may enter the human body through the nose or the […]

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