Intermittent Fasting: For Your Gut’s Sake
Ana Laura Silva
Intermittent fasting has become a worldwide trend in the last few years. Knowing what to eat and when might just be the key for managing your gut health.
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How to Beat Bloating, Abdominal Pain and Gas with Your Diet
Adrianna Talaga
Episodes of bloating, abdominal cramps and excess gas are rather common. We show you how you can calm your gut, and alleviate these issues, by addressing certain key microbes.
These 3 Bacteria Can Make Life with IBD Easier
Adrianna Talaga
The prevalence of Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD,) has been on a surge, and is expected to carry on increasing through the coming years. Scientists are still figuring out how to crack the IBD code; luckily, they are now one step closer.
New HIV Cure On the Horizon, Thanks to THIS Bacteria.
Lena Baumann
A new study found that Lactobacillus plantarum rapidly repaired damaged gut lining (known as leaky gut) in monkeys infected with chronic simian immunodeficiency virus (SIV), an HIV-like virus. It linked
Probiotics can make vaccines more effective
Tea Vuckovic
Our gut microbes and immune system have an intricate relationship – no wonder 70% of immune cells are found in the gut! Through vaccines, we can instigate our immunity to
Forgot single species. Microbial teamwork is even more important for our health.
Tea Vuckovic
Microbes work in teams to perform different functions. No single bacterium can take credit for our gut health. Now, a new study reveals just how essential teamwork inside our gut
You’re less likely to get diarrhea with this gut microbiome
Sofia Popov
Sudden sprints, or marathon sessions? It’s not much fun when they’re in your bathroom. Several types of bacteria can trigger episodes of diarrhea. One in particular, researchers say, has signs
How ethnicity and geography affect your microbiome
Tea Vuckovic
Today, travelling and relocating is easier than ever before; as our livelihoods adapt, so does our gut flora. The bacteria in our bodies vary not only based on our diet
Your Gut Microbiome is Hungry for the Right Dietary Fiber
Lena Baumann
Of course we all know, we should eat fiber. But, did you know there is a “right” type of fiber?! Scientists have just shown that some sources of fiber are actually
The Microbiome and Your Immune System
Emilie Korsgaard Andreasen
Your immune system and microbiome are connected, and constantly shaping each other. More and more research links the microbiome to conditions such as allergies, inflammation, and immune deficiencies. As the
Is Raw Food Really Better? Researchers Weigh In
Sofia Popov
Researchers from Harvard and UC San Francisco teamed up to decipher how the gut microbiome processes plant food when it’s eaten either cooked or raw. Turns out, there are marked cooking-induced changes in our microbial communities.
Beneficial Bacteria: A Focus on Roseburia
Asha Zaharudin
Often used as a marker for good health, find out how Roseburia supports your immune system and helps your gut feel its best!