While there are trillions of microbes in the gut microbiota, they are easily affected when exposed to various environmental influences. These are reflected in the behavior of one microbe, Lactobacillus (LB), in response to mood pathology and stressors. A new study in the journal Brain, Behavior, and Immunity extends these findings in a mouse model, … Read more
Calm down NOW recently introduced a new product to offer cognitive support. Calm & Focus with Zembrin & GABA features the stress reducing, mood enhancing properties of Zembrin, a novel, patented, clinically studied, and commercially successful extract of the South African succulent plant Sceletium tortuosum. Sceletium has been used as a mood enhancer and stress … Read more
In a recent study published in the journal Nutrients, researchers conducted a systematic review of human clinical trials that examined the administration of oral probiotics to improve gut microflora and manage type 2 diabetes mellitus. Study: The Effects of Oral Probiotics on Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus (T2DM): A Clinical Trial Systematic Literature Review. Image Credit: FOTOGRIN / … Read more
By Emily Joshu Health Reporter For Dailymail.Com 17:54 19 Oct 2023, updated 18:31 19 Oct 2023 A study in mice found two strains of probiotics lowered blood pressure The researchers are planning to see if the results can be replicated in humans READ MORE: There’s ‘no real proof’ probiotics in pills and yogurt drinks ease IBS … Read more
In a recent review published in Nutrients, researchers examine the Links Between Migraines, Gut Health, and Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases (CNCDs). Study: Linking Migraine to Gut Dysbiosis and Chronic Non-Communicable Diseases. Image Credit: Juliya Shangarey/Shutterstock.com Background Migraine, a widespread cause of impairment worldwide, is characterized by a complex interplay of physiopathogenic stimuli and hereditary predisposition. Gut dysbiosis is … Read more
In a recent editorial published in the Nutrients Journal, researchers described the benefits of consuming nutrients, prebiotics, and probiotics to enhance cardiovascular and renal health. Chronic kidney diseases (CKDs) and cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) are the primary causes of death and health burdens worldwide. Dietary practices have a critical role in illness prevention and treatment. Recent … Read more
A recent Cell Death Discovery study discusses the role of Lactobacillus in treating inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Study: The role of Lactobacillus in inflammatory bowel disease: From actualities to prospects. Image Credit: ART-ur / Shutterstock.com What is IBD? IBD involves chronic inflammation of the intestine that causes diarrhea, abdominal pain, and bloody stools. IBD comprises Crohn’s disease (CD) and ulcerative … Read more
In a recent review published in Foods, a group of authors assessed the influence of Brazilian native fruits and their by-products on human intestinal microbiota and their potential role in mitigating non-communicable chronic diseases (NCDs) based on current scientific literature. Study: Evidence for the Beneficial Effects of Brazilian Native Fruits and Their By-Products on Human Intestinal … Read more
More than 320 million years of mammalian evolution has adapted breast milk to meet all the physiological needs of babies: it contains not only nutrients, but also hormones, antimicrobials, digestive enzymes, and growth factors. Furthermore, many of the proteins in breast milk, for example casein and milk fat globule membrane proteins, aren’t just sources of … Read more
In a recent study published in the Nutrients Journal, researchers summarized the evidence on ketogenic diets (KDs) from the past three decades. Study: The Influence of Ketogenic Diet on Gut Microbiota: Potential Benefits, Risks and Indications. Image Credit: Boontoom Sae-Kor/Shutterstock.com Background KD is characterized by minimal intake of carbohydrates, low calories, standard protein levels, and high fat … Read more