Beware the microbiome killers
Fried foods, refined sugars and other highly processed items wreak havoc on gut health.
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- July 19, 2021
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Curious about probiotics? Tread carefully
Supplements have their place—but steer clear of online sources touting sham benefits.
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- February 2, 2020
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Red wine—a microbiome fertilizer?
The occasional glass of your favorite vintage could help diversify the good bacteria in your gut.
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- September 5, 2019
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It’s all about the gut
Explore the link between digestive health and chronic disease.
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- November 29, 2018
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Is a health secret hiding in your infant’s diapers?
People with diabetes, obesity, autoimmune disorders and cancers frequently have fewer short-chain fatty acids. Increasing them may be helpful for restoring a normal gut environment.
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- September 2, 2018
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Can eating crickets boost your health?
A bug's life—edible insects are nutritious and often surprisingly delicious.
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- August 22, 2018
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Are you a prospective poop donor?
Fecal transplants are used to treat infection with Clostridium difficile, an opportunistic bacteria that can cause death if it gains a foothold in the gut.
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- June 16, 2018
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You and your pooch may have similar tummy bacteria
Changes in protein and carbohydrate levels in the diet had similar effects on the gut microbiomes of both dogs and humans.
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- May 1, 2018
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Gut bacteria changes after some weight-loss surgeries
Better diversity seen after Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.
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- June 7, 2017
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Common food nutrient tied to risky blood clotting
Gut bacteria reacts to compound in eggs and meat to produce chemical that ups heart disease risk.
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- May 2, 2017
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Gut bacteria need ZZZs
Get too little sleep and it could alter the balance of your belly's bacteria.
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- December 18, 2016
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Gut bacteria may hold clues to chronic fatigue syndrome
Intestinal colonies differ in those with this condition, bolstering the notion that the disorder isn't a psychological problem.
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- July 23, 2016
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