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Prevent Colon Cancer by Eating Beans!

Beans contain inulin, a prebiotic food that feeds “good” gut bacteria, and can prevent cardiovascular disease and cancer

The Gut Microbiome and Colon Cancer

Improving the microbial environment after the onset of cancer can stop cancer progression, and may even help to treat it

Certain types of microbes in the gut may be an early warning for Alzheimer’s disease Science Translational Medicine

In this study from Washington University, people with pre-clinical Alzheimer’s were found to have higher populations of certain bacteria involved in breaking down the amino acids arginine and ornithine, and lower levels of those involved in protecting neurons. These changes in gut bacteria were present years before people developed cognitive issues like memory loss and […]

A new study in Nature Communications confirms that when it comes to weight loss, not all calories are created equal.

It’s all about what you’re feeding your gut microbes! Processed foods that are low in fiber and typical of a Western diet (think packaged chips, cereals, and sugary snacks) are rapidly absorbed in your upper GI tract – providing maximal calories for you, and minimal for your gut bacteria. Less processed high-fiber foods like lentils, […]

Hormone replacement therapy (HRT) increases risk for GI cancers in post-menopausal women, according to data from Digestive Diseases Week.

40% of postmenopausal women in the U.S. take HRT. While previous studies have explored the association between HRT and reproductive cancers, this is the first study to look at long term HRT and the likelihood of developing GI cancer. The study analyzed medical records of over 11 million women who took HRT for at least […]

Most side-effects of Ozempic are gut related

The most common side-effects of the weight-loss drug Ozempic are gut related. Here’s what you need to know. Ozempic, also known as Semaglutide, is a synthetic form of a human hormone called glucagon-like peptide one (GLP-1), that’s secreted in our gut and helps our body know when we’re full. The drug causes the stomach to […]

Is constipation just based on number of BMs?

How do you know if you’re constipated? Is it just based on how many times a week you have a bowel movement? There are lots of different criteria for diagnosing constipation. Most are based on the number of stools you’re having—fewer than three per week being the standard textbook definition. But the fact is you […]

Regular laxative use is a risk factor for dementia

Regular laxative use may be a risk factor for dementia, according to a research study published in the journal Neurology. The study involved over half a million people and compared regular laxative users to those who used laxatives infrequently or not at all. Regular laxative users were 51 percent more likely to develop dementia than […]

Variety is key for the microbiome

I’m fond of pointing out that “you are what you feed your microbes”, and more and more scientific evidence is bearing that out. A recent Washington Post article highlights just how important it is to feed your gut bacteria what they need, which is lots of indigestible and hard-to-digest plant fiber. But it turns out […]

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