Breastmilk Sugars Differ in Pregnant Women on Probiotics
Researchers report human milk oligosaccharides, complex sugars in human breastmilk, may change in pregnant women who are taking probiotics. ... Read More...
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Human Gut Study Questions Probiotic Health Benefits
According to researchers, probiotics may not be as effective as most believe. Researchers report many people's digestive tracts prevent standard probiotics from successfully colonizing them.... Read More...
Baby Poop May Be a Source of Beneficial Probiotics
Researchers have developed a probiotic 'cocktail' from gut bacteria found in infant feces. They say the 'cocktail' could help to increase the body's ability to produce short chain fatty acids. The probiotic could be used to help those suffering from cancers, autoimmune disorders, obesity, diabetes and other disorders which limit the ability of the body to produce SCFAs naturally. ... Read More...
Probiotic Use is a Link Between Brain Fogginess and Severe Bloating
A new study reveals probiotic use can result in a significant accumulation of bacteria in the small intestine. Researchers say the bacterial accumulation can result in brain fogginess and significant belly bloating.... Read More...
No Proof Probiotics Ease Anxiety
Researchers find no evidence to back up the claim that probiotics can help to reduce anxiety.... Read More...
The Latest Science on Breastfeeding
It is well known that breastfeeding is beneficial for mother child bonding and infant health. New research investigates why breastfeeding is so beneficial and points to previously unknown health benefits for mother and child.... Read More...
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.... Read More...
Helpful Intestinal Bacteria Counteracts Tendency to Depression
In a new study using rat models, researchers report adding a certain lactic acid bacteria to the diet can help to prevent a type of depression linked to an unhealthy lifestyle.... Read More...
How Gut Bacteria Influences Neurodegenerative Disorders
Researchers recently presented new findings linking gut bacteria to neurodegenerative diseases at Neuroscience 2017. Findings suggest better understanding of the microbiome could lead to better treatments for Alzheimer's and Parkinson's.... Read More...
Gut Bacteria Linked to Age Related Conditions
Researchers transplanted gut bacteria from older mice into young mice and noted age related chronic inflammation following the procedure. The process, dubbed inflammaging, is linked to conditions associated with older age such as stoke and dementia.... Read More...
Gut Bacteria May Predict PTSD Risk
People with PTSD had lower levels of three different gut bacteria than individuals who experienced trauma but didn't develop the disorder, a new study reports.... Read More...
Taking Probiotics May Reduce Postnatal Depression
A new study reports taking a probiotic during pregnancy can help to prevent or reduce postnatal depression and anxiety symptoms.... Read More...