Low calorie sweeteners lead to metabolic dysfunction, increasing glucose uptake and promoting fat storage pathways. In a study that exposed participants to sucralose for 12 days, an over-expression of glucose transporters, sweet taste receptors, and fat-promoting genes were observed. These observations were more evident in obese individuals. National Institute of Diabetes & Digestive & Kidney […]
The gut-muscle axis – is there such a thing? Science supports its existence based on the premises that poor nutrition and inactivity are common characteristics in those suffering from sacropenia (the natural loss of muscle tissue as we age)– two factors that heavily impact the gut microbiome – and the link between gut bacteria metabolism […]
Intestinal bacteria help determine healthy bowel function – they play a vital role in controlling peristalsis (colonic contractions that help move things through the GI tract). Scientific Reports Antibiotic exposure in mothers increases the risk of inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis) in their offspring. Scientists have also shown that the antibiotic-induced changes […]
Even healthy individuals can be at risk for developing heart disease… if they consume too much sugar. Clinical Science Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) is significantly associated with coronary artery disease in a study with 1059 participants. Researchers suggest screening for CAD may be beneficial in those diagnosed with SIBO. For more on SIBO, […]
Hypnosis can be an effective therapy for some functional GI disorders – acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), chronic abdominal pain, and inflammatory bowel diseases (Crohn’s & ulcerative colitis). Healio Gastroenterology & Liver Disease Looking for a magic pill to transform your health (and your gut bacteria)? It exists! And it’s called “intensive lifestyle […]
Never underestimate the power of broccoli – now shown to have therapeutic benefits in preventing and reversing intestinal inflammation. Dietary broccoli positively impacted gut flora, decreased gut inflammation, and diminished chemically induced colitis in mice. Journal of Functional Foods Looking to test the health of your gut microbiome? You may want to wait. While […]
The key to flu prevention lies in the gut, and is contingent on eating more plants! Desaminotyrocine (DAT), a byproduct produced when a specific gut bacteria strain (Clostridium orbiscindens) breaks down plant foods, protects against the influenza virus by increasing antiviral responses. Science Colorectal cancer death rates are increasing among white Americans under the […]
Rural living reduces the risk of inflammatory bowel disease in children under the age of 10, and the effect is strongest for those who live in rural households during the first 5 years of life. The American Journal of Gastroenterology Alterations in the infant gut microbiome may influence cognitive development. Children with a high […]
The Mediterranean Diet protects against colorectal cancer (CRC), and the more dietary components (above average consumption of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and seeds, and regular consumption of fish) adopted, the more protection the diet offers. As little as adopting 2 Mediterranean dietary components reduced the risk of advanced polyps by 50%. Reducing fat in the diet […]
Minor alterations in gut bacteria may extend lifespan. A concept that has been around since the early 20th century is now ringing true in scientific studies. In the most recent study linking the microbiome with longevity, researchers injected worms with the E. coli bacterium strain. Altering a single gene in the strain in some of […]