Scientists link bacterial metabolites to coronary disease risk
A new large-scale study involving participants from the US and China reveals eight specific metabolites — byproducts produced…
High-fat diets let gut bacteria enter the brain
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Tip of the day: When including chia seeds in your diet, start slow
Chia seeds have become the go-to choice for people looking to increase their daily fibre intake. While full…
Low-protein diet activates mice gut microbes to make fatty tissue burn energy
Researchers have discovered that specific gut bacteria work together with diet to “flip a metabolic switch” — transforming…
Gut bacteria protect mice against post-flu pneumonia
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‘Fibre impacts almost everything in your body’
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Simple food combo may outperform omega-3 supplements for reducing inflammation
A simple dietary pairing could offer broader immune benefits than omega-3s alone. Researchers at the University of Nottingham…
Syringe-wielding gut bacteria inject protein to influence immune pathways
A new study has found that gut bacteria can inject proteins into human cells to trigger immune responses.…
New moms’ farts may help with postpartum depression, Harvard study says
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1 kind of gut bacteria reduces weight gain in mice
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A Fasting-Style Diet Seems to Result in Dynamic Changes to Human Brains
Scientists looking to tackle our ongoing obesity crisis have made an important discovery: Intermittent calorie restriction leads to…
Fiber is something most people could use more of. But experts advise caution with ‘fibermaxxing’
U.S. consumers who have had their fill of finding protein added to everything from cereal to ice cream…