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Benefits Of Infant Probiotics: Everything You Need To Know

Infant probiotics establish and maintain a healthy gut microbiome essential for overall well-being. [ more ]

Natural Health News

2 weeks ago

Cranberry extracts can revitalize gut health in just 4 days

Cranberries can boost beneficial gut bacteria and reduce harmful ones in just four days of consumption. [ more ]

The Atlantic

2 months ago

Chill Out About Your Gut Health

Obsession with gut health is mainstream, with claims of wide-ranging benefits beyond digestion.

Maintaining gut health is essential, but products claiming to overhaul gut health for overall well-being are unrealistic. [ more ]

BuzzFeed

For Better Gut Health, Remember This 1 Easy Thing Every Time You Eat

Diversify your plant intake to support a healthy gut microbiome

Chew your food more for better digestion and nutrient absorption [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

How Does Alcohol Affect the Gut Microbiome?

Happy microbes in the gut are essential for digestion, immune function, and intestinal health.

Heavy drinking can lead to an imbalance of good and bad bacteria in the gut, causing inflammation and disease. [ more ]

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www.theguardian.com

5 days ago

Cheese, please! Eight everyday foods that are great for gut health and aren't kimchi, kombucha, 'kraut or kefir

Focusing on real, whole foods is crucial for gut health compared to processed products with added ingredients like sweeteners and flavorings. [ more ]

HuffPost

Colostrum Supplements Are All The Rage - But Read This Before Buying Them

Colostrum supplements tout benefits like metabolism boost, hair improvement, and gut health aid.

Experts believe bovine colostrum can help shorten the duration of diarrhea, especially beneficial for certain groups like those with HIV/AIDS. [ more ]

time.com

There's a Reason They're Called Gut' Feelings

Emotions affect gut health

Gut feelings influence emotions and mental health

Pathological disgust in mental health conditions [ more ]

BuzzFeed

Gastro Doctors Share The Foods They Never (Or Rarely) Eat

High intake of red meat and refined grains increases the risk of diverticulitis.

Diets recommended for diabetes and heart health can decrease the risk of diverticulitis. [ more ]

time.com

Why Your Diet Needs More Fermented Pickles

Choose fermented pickles over quick pickles for health benefits.

Look for refrigerated jars with labels indicating fermentation for the healthiest pickles. [ more ]

News Center

2 months ago

Study Uncovers Novel Mechanisms Behind Food Allergies - News Center

Precise role of DOCK8 in IgA production in gut

Imbalance in gut's mucosal tissue can lead to food allergies [ more ]

The Drum

2 months ago

How Zoe, Plenish et al are making the most of a global gut health moment

Focus on gut health is a significant trend in the 2020s

Global gut health market is rapidly growing, projected to reach $83.7bn by 2030 [ more ]

Mashable

TikTok and Instagram 'diet' tips to avoid

Eating strategies promoted by influencers often lack scientific evidence and can be harmful.

Seed cycling and gut health are two popular diet trends that may not have proven benefits. [ more ]

Inverse

Soda Brands Are Adding Fiber to Their Beverages - Here's What Could Go Wrong

Americans consume only about 16 grams of fiber daily, while the recommended intake is almost twice that.

New soft drinks companies like Olipop and Poppi have products that contain as much as 9 grams of fiber. [ more ]

www.nytimes.com

It's Liquid Gold' for Newborns. But Can It Help Your Health?

Colostrum, a substance produced by mothers in the first few days after giving birth, provides vital nutrients to newborns.

Bovine colostrum supplements may have potential benefits for gut health, but more research is needed to understand their effectiveness in adults. [ more ]

Inverse

4 months ago

Why Does Alcohol Give You Diarrhea? A Gastroenterologist Reveals The Bizarre Connection

Alcohol can affect the movement of food in the stomach and small bowel.

Chronic alcohol use can lead to diarrhea and reduced absorption of nutrients in the small bowel. [ more ]

New York Post

7 ways drinking alcohol wreaks havoc on your gut health

Alcohol can negatively impact gut health, leading to weight gain, increased risk of diseases, and immune system vulnerabilities.

Drinking alcohol can irritate the gut due to ingredients and mixers in alcoholic drinks. [ more ]

HuffPost

Doctors Reveal The Damage That 1 Day Of Thanksgiving Food Can Do

Part of what makes Thanksgiving so special is that many of the foods on the table are only enjoyed during this particular meal - and you get to have them all at the same time!

Eater

Food & drink

Brands Are Getting a Little Too Comfortable With Poop

The term "gut health" has become a major health buzzword, leading to a surge in products and ads centered around digestive health.

Brands are using bold and uncomfortable language to market these products, focusing on poop and digestive discomfort. [ more ]

BuzzFeed

Coffee

Here's The Surprising Truth About Drinking Coffee On An Empty Stomach

Drinking coffee on an empty stomach is not inherently bad for you, but it may cause discomfort and indigestion for some people.

Coffee can increase stomach acid levels and contribute to acidity in the gut due to its acidic nature, caffeine, and phenols. [ more ]

Fatherly