Scientists believe that processes in the gut microbiome influence several diseases. Among these conditions are cancer and autoimmune disorders (including multiple sclerosis and autism spectrum disorders). The gut microbiome also strongly interacts with certain medications, including some mental-health drugs, and influences their effects. ... Read More
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Artificial Sweeteners and Anxiety
A 2017 study discovered that approximately 41 percent of adults reported eating or drinking a food or beverage containing a non-nutritive substance (including, but not limited to, aspartame).... Read More
Sugar and the Microbiome
The human microbiota comprises up to 100 trillion symbiotic microbes, mostly bacteria in the gut.... Read More
Does Eating Breakfast Promote Weight Loss?
But is it that healthy folks tend to eat breakfast, or is there a causal relationship between consuming a good breakfast and improved health outcomes? Are the lower chances of suffering from diabetes, heart disease, and being overweight due to eating a healthy breakfast?... Read More
Cancer and the Gut Microbiome
The exact cause of colorectal cancer for any individual is often unknown. However, lifestyle risk factors include sedentary behavior, a low-fiber diet low in fiber (and high in fat), and obesity. Alcohol and tobacco also increase colorectal cancer risk.... Read More
Are Your Probiotics Safe?
The “good” bacteria may support your immune function and control inflammation. Some bacteria types may also help you to digest food, create vitamins, keep bad bacteria from getting out of control, and break down and absorb medicines. Finally, probiotics help support the cells lining your gut, preventing bad bacteria from entering your blood.... Read More