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·December 14, 2022·4 min read

Gut Microbes Can Boost the Motivation to Exercise

Researchers have identified two gut bacterial species that produce fatty acid amides, stimulating CB1 endocannabinoid receptors in the gut which causes an increase in dopamine in the ventral striatum during exercise.

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·December 2, 2022·6 min read

Peanuts and Herbs and Spices May Positively Impact Gut Microbiome

Consuming one ounce of peanuts or adding one teaspoon of herbs and spices to your daily diet has a positive impact on the health of your gut bacteria and improves immune function.

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·December 1, 2022·4 min read

Multiple Sclerosis Therapy Found to Also Improve Gut Flora

Multiple sclerosis patients treated with dimethyl fumarate (Tecfidera) showed a reduced proportion of pro-inflammatory types of gut bacteria and an increased growth of "good" bacteria after three months of treatment.

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·December 1, 2022·5 min read

Gut Microbiome at the Center of Parkinson’s Disease Pathogenesis

Adding to previous research on the gut-brain axis link to Parkinson's disease, researchers discovered the gut microbiome is involved with multiple pathways in the pathogenesis of Parkinson's.

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·November 30, 2022·6 min read

Gut Microbes Influence Binge-Eating of Sweet Treats

The absence of certain gut bacteria causes mice to binge eat sweet, palatable foods. When the bacteria is restored, the desire to binge on sweetened foods decreases, and normal feeding patterns are resumed.

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·November 11, 2022·4 min read

Researchers Pinpoint ‘Depressing’ Gut Microbe With Potential for Psychobiotic Drugs

Examining the gut microbiome of those with major depressive disorder, researchers identify the presence of the bacteria Faecalibacterium prausnitzii as being responsible for the functional discrepancies between healthy individuals and those with MDD.

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·November 1, 2022·3 min read

How Gut Bacteria Influence the Effects of Cocaine in Mice

Cocaine use supports the growth of γ-proteobacteria, a common gut bacteria that consume glycine. As glycine levels become depleted mouse models exhibit a higher response to cocaine with abnormal behaviors including increased drug-induced locomotion and drug-seeking behaviors.

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·November 1, 2022·4 min read

A Gut-Brain Connection for Social Development

Healthy microbes in the gut encourage synaptic pruning in brain circuits associated with social behavior. Previous research has linked both poor synaptic pruning and gut health to neurodevelopmental disorders including ASD. The new findings could pave the way for treatments for disorders associated with social behavior deficits.

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·October 29, 2022·5 min read

Fermented Foods and Fiber May Lower Stress Levels

Adding more fermented foods and fiber to your daily diet for four weeks has a significant impact when it comes to reducing stress.

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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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·October 11, 2022·5 min read

Gut Microbiome Plays a Role in Lifestyle’s Effects on Dementia Risk

The microbiome of the gut may influence how exercise and diet affect overall brain health and the risk of developing dementia.

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·October 5, 2022·5 min read

Multiple Health Benefits of Chocolate, Red Wine, and Apples When Consumed in the Right Amounts

Optimal intake of B-type procyanidins, a class of polyphenols found in apples, cocoa, and red wine, is linked to metabolic and the hormesis of hemodynamic responses.