Could the Mediterranean diet protect the brain through the gut?
From microbial metabolites to inflammation and the blood-brain barrier, researchers trace how Mediterranean eating could influence neurodegeneration, while…
First foods bring an early functional shift in the infant gut microbiome
Paired microbiome samples reveal that milk-feeding patterns and the transition to solid foods coincide with surprisingly early changes…
Why pulses could play a bigger role in healthy and sustainable diets
From feeding beneficial gut microbes to improving selected metabolic markers, pulses combine nutrient density with sustainability, but researchers…
Sourdough vs Whole Wheat Bread for Digestion
The video examines how sourdough and whole wheat breads influence digestion and blood sugar, detailing why those differences…
Synthetic gut communities reveal how diet rewires the microbiome
By simplifying the gut’s microbial complexity, synthetic communities could help scientists pinpoint how specific foods influence microbial function,…
Prebiotic fiber supplement reduces harmful gut metabolites and improves liver health
A study conducted at the University of Jyväskylä, Finland, was the first to investigate the effects of prebiotic…
Sidewalk yeast species could lead to eco-friendly mosquito traps
An orange-colored yeast species isolated from a Baltimore sidewalk several years ago could be the basis of eco-friendly…
Study highlights variable synbiotic relationship of prebiotics and probiotics
Adults with obesity who consumed a dietary fiber supplement had positive effects on high-density lipoprotein cholesterol (HDL-C) and…
Short-chain oat fiber helps steady glucose and ease gut symptoms in pilot trial
A low-viscosity oat β-glucan supplement showed early signs of improving digestive comfort and glucose regulation, pointing to a…
Bioinformatics accelerates discovery of marine-derived bioactive therapeutic peptides
Marine organisms have evolved a remarkable arsenal of host-defense peptides under conditions of extreme variability and constant pathogen…
Fermentation boosts anti-inflammatory power in dairy alternatives
Fermented plant-based dairy alternatives may do more than improve taste. This study reveals how they reshape bioactive lipids…
Pediatric experts say plain yogurt is safe from 6 months and belongs in a baby’s diet
A multidisciplinary expert panel says plain, unsweetened yogurt can be introduced from 6 months as part of complementary…