New research shows that teamwork is key for the trillions of bacteria that live in our gut and this has a big impact on our overall health and well-being.
9 October, 2019German scientists have uncovered an evolutionary basis for our affinity with fermented foods, and with it a greater understanding of how lactic acid bacteria interact with our bodies.
30 June, 2019New evidence shows how active compounds in elderberries strengthen immune response and act directly on the flu virus to keep it from infecting human cells.
5 May, 2019Honey bees exposed to glyphosate/Roundup lose some of the beneficial bacteria in their guts and are more susceptible to infection and death from harmful bacteria.
26 September, 2018Women who take fish oil supplements and probiotics in later pregnancy – and during breastfeeding – may reduce their child’s risk of food allergy and eczema, according to new research.
28 March, 2018Worrying new research shows that non-antibiotic drugs can kill the good bacteria commonly found in a healthy gut, and also contribute to antibiotic resistance.
21 March, 2018Excess dietary salt interacts with common bacteria in the gut with implications for the development of not only hypertension but certain autoimmune diseases as well.
31 January, 2018Two new studies have shown that regular aerobic exercise can improve gut health, and therefore overall health, whether or not you change your diet.
12 December, 2017Açai, the small palm fruit from the Brazilian amazon, is very rich in antioxidants which can survive the digestive process intact, to become a prebiotic food for beneficial gut bacteria.
9 November, 2017Researchers in Iran have discovered that a supplement of rosehip powder is an effective way to reduce the rate of urinary tract infections after caesarean surgery.
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