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·June 20, 2018·4 min read

No Proof Probiotics Ease Anxiety

Researchers find no evidence to back up the claim that probiotics can help to reduce anxiety.

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·June 18, 2018·5 min read

Gut Microbes May Contribute to Depression and Anxiety in Obesity

Researchers report a link between gut bacteria and psychological distress associated with obesity. Switching mice to high fat diets, researchers reported the animals experienced more depressive and anxiety symptoms. These were improved when antibiotics that alter the gut bacteria were administered.

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·June 13, 2018·4 min read

‘Gut Instinct’ May Have Been the GPS of Human Ancestors

Researchers have discovered another purpose for the gut-brain axis; relaying information to the hippocampus to store information about our environment and location.

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·June 8, 2018·4 min read

Food Allergies Linked to ASD in Children

Researchers report 11.25% of children with ASD have food allergies, significantly higher than the 4.25% of children who suffer allergies without an autism diagnosis. The study adds to the growing body of evidence linking immunological dysfunction as a possible risk factor for ASD.

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·May 31, 2018·4 min read

The Secret to Longevity is in the Microbiome and Gut

Feeding fruit flies a combination of probiotics and Triphala, a herbal supplement, increased longevity by 60% and protected them against age related diseases, researchers report.

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·May 29, 2018·4 min read

‘Second Brain’ Neurons Keep Colon Moving

A new study reveals how neurons in the GI tract coordinate activity to propel waste through the digestive system.

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·May 24, 2018·4 min read

Gut Bacteria Play Key Role in Anti Seizure Effects of Ketogenic Diet

Researchers believe they have established a causal link between gut bacteria and seizure susceptibility. The study also identifies a specific bacteria that plays a critical role in the anti-seizure effects of the ketogenic diet.

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·May 16, 2018·4 min read

How the Gut Influences Neurological Diseases

Researchers examine the role gut bacteria plays in the development of neurological disorders. Using mouse models of multiple sclerosis, researchers found compounds generated from the breakdown of tryptophan can cross the blood-brain barrier and activate anti-inflammatory pathways that limit neurodegeneration. Activation of these pathway have also been linked to Alzheimer's and brain cancers.

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·April 28, 2018·3 min read

Can Microbes Manipulate Our Minds?

Researchers report we may have evolved to depend on our gut bacteria to aid normal brain function, and changes in our microbiome could have effects on our behavior.

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·March 22, 2018·4 min read

Obesity Trigger Identified Within Human Gut

According to researchers, gut serotonin levels are doubled in obese people. Researchers report obesity may be characterized by an increased capacity to release and produce serotonin in the gut.

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·March 21, 2018·3 min read

Some Gut Feelings Are A Red Flag

Researchers report gut-to-brain signals can influence emotions, mood and decision making, prompting people to avoid situations that make them feel uneasy.