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·April 16, 2026·7 min read

Stressed Out? Diverse Gut Bacteria Might Be to Blame

High gut microbial diversity is associated with stronger, more flexible stress responses in humans, highlighting the role of bacterial metabolites like butyrate and propionate.

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·February 19, 2026·10 min read

Processed Foods Silence the Brain’s Fear Center

Three days is all it takes. New research proves that skipping fiber can trigger rapid inflammation in your brain's emotional center, leaving you vulnerable to poor decisions.

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·October 23, 2022·4 min read

Snacking on Almonds Boosts Gut Health

Consuming a hand full of almonds each day increases butyrate production, improves bacterial metabolism, and positively influences health.

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·August 21, 2022·4 min read

Food Allergies Can Be Reversed by Targeting the Microbiome

Researchers developed polymeric micelles of butyrate, a bacterial compound made by healthy a microbiome, that is effective against peanut allergies in mice.

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·November 14, 2019·4 min read

Bacteria in the gut may alter aging process

Transplanting gut microbiota from older mice to younger germ-free mice increased hippocampal neurogenesis and intestinal growth.

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·September 14, 2018·5 min read

Dietary Fiber Reduces Brain Inflammation During Aging

Researchers report a high fiber diet can help to reduce both intestinal and brain inflammation during aging.

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·January 27, 2017·4 min read

Rebalancing Gut Microbiome Lengthens ALS Survival: Mouse Study

Researchers report transgenic mice engineered to carry genes associated with ALS showed improved neuromuscualr function and lived longer after being exposed to butyrate.