Study finds wild bumblebee gut bacteria can ferment and boost vitamin B2 levels in soy drinks
By mapping the gut microbiome of wild bumblebees, food scientists have discovered a particular bacteria strain Lactococcus lactis NFICC2835…
Parkinson’s Meds Accidentally Trigger Bacteria to “Eat” Levodopa
Summary: Levodopa is the primary weapon against Parkinson’s disease, and COMT inhibitors (COMT-Is) are designed to be its…
Could probiotics, dietary changes help protect brain health as we age?
Probiotics, dietary changes may support cognitive function as we age, a new review concludes. Design by MNT; Photography…
5 Worst Foods for Your Gut—and What To Eat Instead
Medically reviewed by Jonathan Purtell, RDN For better gut heath, avoid red meat, alcohol, and processed or artificially…
Vitamin D Shows Promise in Resetting Immune System in Inflammatory Bowel Disease
New research suggests that vitamin D supplements can reshape how the immune system responds to gut bacteria in…
6 ‘Bad’ Foods You Should Be Eating for Better Gut Health, According to Dietitians
Reviewed by Dietitian Kelly Plowe, M.S., RD Credit: Getty Images. EatingWell design. Key Points Dietitians love these six…
Why Traditional Diets Triumph Over Standard Iron Supplements in Gut Health
We often treat the human body like a closed machine—topping up fluids when levels run low. Nowhere is…
6 ‘Bad’ Foods You Should Be Eating for Better Gut Health, According to Dietitians
Reviewed by Dietitian Kelly Plowe, M.S., RD Credit: Getty Images. EatingWell design. Key Points Dietitians love these six…
At-Home Gut Health Tests Are Wildly Inconsistent, Study Finds
The bacteria that live inside our digestive tract undoubtedly play a vital part in our health. But buyer…
Can Probiotics Really Improve Gut Health? An Expert Explains
Probiotics promise a lot, but their benefits only make sense when viewed in the context of the gut’s…
Reshaping the gut microbiome or diet with asparagine may limit cancer growth
Researchers suggest that gut bacteria can help determine whether dietary asparagine, an amino acid, will boost tumor growth…
Specific probiotic species and strains could help manage chronic constipation in adults
Chronic constipation is one of the most common disorders of gut-brain interaction, affecting around one in ten adults…