Can’t Miss Gut Health Links #61

Can’t Miss Gut Health Links #61

Cool Research Scientists have yet to be able to define a single healthy gut microbiome profile. The role of bifidobacteria...

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The 19 Best Prebiotic Foods You Should Eat (That You Can Find in Any Grocery Store!)

The 19 Best Prebiotic Foods You Should Eat (That You Can Find in Any Grocery Store!)

We all need prebiotic fiber in our diets in order to keep our guts healthy. Prebiotics feed the good bacteria...

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Can’t Miss Gut Health Links #60

Can’t Miss Gut Health Links #60

Cool Research The gut microbiota and brain speak to each other constantly through three main pathways. Mycobiota composition and changes...

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Can’t Miss Gut Health Links #59

Can’t Miss Gut Health Links #59

Cool Research Microorganisms in the gut are linked to cognitive function. It’s possible gut bacteria may play a part in...

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The Forgotten Nutrient Your Gut Needs

The Forgotten Nutrient Your Gut Needs

This nutrient can be found just about everywhere; in fact, it’s so ubiquitous, most of us don’t even think about...

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Can’t Miss Gut Health Links #58

Can’t Miss Gut Health Links #58

Cool Research New research and trials of FMT (fecal microbiota transplant) are underway. Studies on mice and flies are showing...

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The connection between the gut and lungs

The connection between the gut and lungs

The more we learn about the gut, the more important we understand it to be to the health of the...

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Can’t Miss Gut Health Links #57

Can’t Miss Gut Health Links #57

Cool Research Clostridioides difficile infection remains an unfamiliar subject for clinicians: prevalence, risk factors and co-occurrence with COVID-19. Diet quality...

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Is Vitamin D Good for Your Gut?

Is Vitamin D Good for Your Gut?

Do you take a vitamin D supplement? Many of us do these days; testing for vitamin D deficiency has increased...

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Can’t Miss Gut Health Links #56

Can’t Miss Gut Health Links #56

Cool Research Bioaccumulation: common medications–from antidepressants to antidiabetic drugs–can accumulate in gut bacteria altering bacterial function and potentially reducing medications...

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One Easy Way to Improve Gut Health

One Easy Way to Improve Gut Health

While there’s no single fix to give you good gut health, there is one thing you can do right now...

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Can’t Miss Gut Health Links #55

Can’t Miss Gut Health Links #55

Cool Research Great research on MACs (microbiota-accessible carbohydrates) and looking at the Western diet and lifestyle and its effects on...

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Intermittent Fasting 101

Intermittent Fasting 101

Intermittent fasting has become one of the most popular diet trends worldwide. But what is it? And is it safe?...

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Can’t Miss Gut Health Links #54

Can’t Miss Gut Health Links #54

Cool Research Thoughts about next-gen probiotics and postbiotics A new Stanford University study, shows that a fermented-food diet may increase...

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Can’t Miss Gut Health Links #53

Can’t Miss Gut Health Links #53

Cool Research Recent studies in centenarians have revealed that age-related changes in the gut microbiota are related to frailty and...

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Can't Miss Gut Health Links #51

Can't Miss Gut Health Links #51

Cool Research Protecting our brain starts in our gut – immune cells on the surface of mice brains were discovered...

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Can’t Miss Gut Health Links #50

Can’t Miss Gut Health Links #50

Cool Research Got Crohn’s disease? This study may have good news for you: two specific diets (Mediterranean and Specific Carbohydrate)...

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Can’t Miss Gut Health Links #49

Can’t Miss Gut Health Links #49

Cool Research IBS is bad, but a new study showed that the severity of symptoms is directly connected to diet...

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Can’t Miss Gut Health Links #48

Can’t Miss Gut Health Links #48

Cool Research Challenges of the low-FODMAP diet for those with IBS, and approaches to mitigating them. The International Scientific Association...

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Can’t Miss Gut Health Links #47

Can’t Miss Gut Health Links #47

Cool Research A scientific review in Nature takes a look at potential variables that can skew gut microbiome research data....

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Seven Other Websites and Blogs to Read for Gut Health

Seven Other Websites and Blogs to Read for Gut Health

If you’re looking for more information about gut health, these websites and blogs are regularly updated and all of them...

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Can't Miss Gut Health Links #46

Can't Miss Gut Health Links #46

Cool Research Microbiologist Heenam Stanley Kim discovered a potential link between poor gut health and a higher risk of more...

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Can't Miss Gut Health Links #45

Can't Miss Gut Health Links #45

Cool Research Gut microbiota disturbance following antibiotic use at an early age is associated with behavioral disorders in infants. A...

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Can't Miss Gut Health Links #44

Can't Miss Gut Health Links #44

Cool Research A new study suggests that the gut microbiota may be a novel avenue for exploring heart disease prevention....

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Can't Miss Gut Health Links #43

Can't Miss Gut Health Links #43

Cool Research Registered dieticians debunk gut health myths. Managing the Microbiome: How the Gut Influences Development and Disease   Interesting...

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Can't Miss Gut Health Links #42

Can't Miss Gut Health Links #42

Cool Research A recent study found eating an avocado a day may help improve fiber absorption and boost gut bacteria...

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Can't Miss Gut Health Links #41

Can't Miss Gut Health Links #41

Cool Research Gut microbes from the phylogenetically diverse genus Eubacterium and their various contributions to gut health Dietary polyphenol impact...

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Can't Miss Gut Health Links #40

Can't Miss Gut Health Links #40

Cool Research The effects of artificial sweeteners on the gut microbiota. Overuse of antibiotics is the number one cause of...

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Can't Miss Gut Health Links #39

Can't Miss Gut Health Links #39

It’s been a while since I’ve done a links roundup – enjoy! Cool Research Fascinating study done in Australia on...

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Polyphenols and Gut Health

Polyphenols and Gut Health

Ever since scientists established that there is a link between the bacteria living in our guts and our overall health...

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Probiotics Promote a Healthy Gut

Probiotics Promote a Healthy Gut

Did you know that there are 10 times more of the microbial cells in the human body than there are...

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Is Honey a Prebiotic?

Is Honey a Prebiotic?

Honey is a truly amazing substance, and bees have been making it for millions of years. It never spoils (provided...

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Infant Gut Microbiome May Influence Cognitive Development

Infant Gut Microbiome May Influence Cognitive Development

Our gut microbiome is created shortly after birth, as both good and bad microbes slowly find their way to human...

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Cranberries Are Good For Your Gut

Cranberries Are Good For Your Gut

Most of the time, when we hear about the benefits of cranberries, it’s always about their ability to support our...

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The Relationship Between Gut Microbiota and Chronic Disease

The Relationship Between Gut Microbiota and Chronic Disease

The healthcare industry is currently facing challenges when it comes to the many chronic illnesses and diseases that no doubt...

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The Benefits of Polyphenol-Rich Food on Gut Health

The Benefits of Polyphenol-Rich Food on Gut Health

The health benefits of antioxidants are widely known. In particular, their ability to prevent free radical damage throughout the body...

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The Road of Microbiome Research: Its Importance and Direction

The Road of Microbiome Research: Its Importance and Direction

Microbiome research is still in its infancy and there are plenty of questions still to answer. The fact is that...

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Improve Your Gut Health in Just Three Days (Yes, Really)

Improve Your Gut Health in Just Three Days (Yes, Really)

It really is possible to dramatically improve your gut health in just three days. A team of scientists proved that...

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Can't Miss Gut Health Links #37

Can't Miss Gut Health Links #37

Cool Research Green tea polyphenols modulate colonic microbiota diversity and lipid metabolism. Prebiotics may be the key to reducing malnutrition...

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Can't Miss Gut Health Links #36

Can't Miss Gut Health Links #36

Cool Research Rare group of cells in the small intestine could inform development of therapies for inflammatory bowel disease. Researchers...

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Can't Miss Gut Health Links #35

Can't Miss Gut Health Links #35

Cool Research Gut microbiota modulate T cell trafficking into human colorectal cancer. Targeting the microbiota-gut-brain axis: prebiotics have anxiolytic and...

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Can't Miss Gut Health Links #34

Can't Miss Gut Health Links #34

Cool Research Nutrients and bioactives in green leafy vegetables and cognitive decline. The “sweet” effect: Comparative assessments of dietary sugars...

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Can't Miss Gut Health Links #33

Can't Miss Gut Health Links #33

Cool Research Boston University researchers compared probiotic levels in store-bought and natural foods. Are the gut bacteria telling us to...

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Can't Miss Gut Health Links #32

Can't Miss Gut Health Links #32

Cool Research A study has shown that by promoting the growth of gut bacteria, dietary fiber could prevent obesity, metabolic...

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Can't Miss Gut Health Links #31

Can't Miss Gut Health Links #31

Cool Research Gut microbiota-derived short chain fatty acids induce circadian clock entrainment in mouse peripheral tissue. Gut microbiome populations are...

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Can't Miss Gut Health Links #30

Can't Miss Gut Health Links #30

Cool Research Studies have shown that probiotics can increase the efficacy of treatments that decrease inflammation in MS patients. Coadministration...

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Can't Miss Gut Health Links #29

Can't Miss Gut Health Links #29

Cool Research Scientists discover a second protein linked to our ability to taste flavors. Prebiotics linked to better memory and...

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Can't Miss Gut Health Links #28

Can't Miss Gut Health Links #28

Cool Research Feeding strategy shapes gut metagenomics enrichment and functional specialization. Scientists develop a genetically engineering probiotic that targets and...

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Can't Miss Gut Health Links #27

Can't Miss Gut Health Links #27

Cool Research The mechanisms of food allergies. A human trials of ingestible electronic capsules capable of sensing different gases in...

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Can't Miss Gut Health Links #26

Can't Miss Gut Health Links #26

Cool Research How good bacteria control our genes. The gene/cell connection provides new insight into how our gut microbiome stays...

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Can't Miss Gut Health Links #25

Can't Miss Gut Health Links #25

Cool Research Some oral microbiota may colonize the gut and induce chronic intestinal inflammation. Salt can deplete the good gut...

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Can't Miss Gut Health Links #24

Can't Miss Gut Health Links #24

Cool Research New study indicates that understanding our gut health is crucial if we want to lose weight. Gut bacteria...

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Can't Miss Gut Health Links #23

Can't Miss Gut Health Links #23

Cool Research Reshaped fecal gut microbiota composition by the intake of high molecular weight persimmon tannin in normal and high-cholesterol...

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Can't Miss Gut Health Links #22

Can't Miss Gut Health Links #22

Cool Research An international team has developed a new kind of wheat, which contains ten times more of the fiber...

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Can't Miss Gut Health Links #21

Can't Miss Gut Health Links #21

Cool Research Healthy gut, healthy mind: the schizophrenia and digestion connection. Studies on how exercise alters our gut microbiome are...

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Can't Miss Gut Health Links #20

Can't Miss Gut Health Links #20

Cool Research Probiotic supplementation aids in diabetic foot ulcer healing. Probiotic shown to improve protein absorption and utilization. Exercise alters...

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Can't Miss Gut Health Links #19

Can't Miss Gut Health Links #19

Cool Research A new study suggests that a gut-healthy diet may play a powerful role in preventing Alzheimer’s. Looking for...

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Can't Miss Gut Health Links #18

Can't Miss Gut Health Links #18

Cool Research Study from scientists in Denmark sheds light on why whole grains are healthy. Using proteomics to study probiotic...

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Can't Miss Gut Health Links #17

Can't Miss Gut Health Links #17

Have a Merry Christmas! Cool Research Scientists are developing a probiotic to treat depression. Unlocking the Microbiome Report from the...

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Can't Miss Gut Health Links #16

Can't Miss Gut Health Links #16


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Can't Miss Gut Health Links #15

Can't Miss Gut Health Links #15

Cool Research Exploring the common gut bacteria bacteroides. A new study shows that a high-fiber diet may help those who...

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Can't Miss Gut Health Links #14

Can't Miss Gut Health Links #14

Cool Research There is now compelling evidence for a link between enteric microbiota and brain function. New therapies for IBS...

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Can't Miss Gut Health Links #13

Can't Miss Gut Health Links #13

Hope everyone had a terrific Thanksgiving! Cool Research The gut microbiota may be able to help predict who will develop...

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Can't Miss Gut Health Links #12

Can't Miss Gut Health Links #12

Cool Research The role of the gut microbiome in PTSD. Elsevier’s Digestive and Liver Disease journal offers this research on...

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Can't Miss Gut Health Links #11

Can't Miss Gut Health Links #11

Cool Research The role of the gut microbiome in PTSD. Elsevier’s Digestive and Liver Disease journal offers this research on...

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Can't Miss Gut Health Links #10

Can't Miss Gut Health Links #10

Cool Research 'Ridiculously healthy' elderly have the same gut microbiome as healthy 30-year-olds. New study starting on the role of...

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Can't Miss Gut Health Links #9

Can't Miss Gut Health Links #9

Cool Research Gut bacteria metabolism may affect hypertension. The probiotic properties of Tibetan kefir grains. Finally – a scientific consensus...

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Can't Miss Gut Health Links #8

Can't Miss Gut Health Links #8

Cool Research A look at the benefits of polyphenols on gut microbiota and implications in human health. A look at...

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Can't Miss Gut Health Links #7

Can't Miss Gut Health Links #7

Cool Research Specific types of gut bacteria can protect against intestinal infections in mice. New study of gut bacteria in...

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Can't Miss Gut Health Links #6

Can't Miss Gut Health Links #6

Cool Research The food you’ve eaten in the past can affect your attempt to lose weight by dieting. Two scientists,...

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Can't Miss Gut Health Links #5

Can't Miss Gut Health Links #5

Cool Research Study found that intermittent fasting (every other day) can help prevent obesity by changing the shape of gut...

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Can't Miss Gut Health Links  #1

Can't Miss Gut Health Links #1

Cool Research  LSU did a study on rats and walnuts, and found eating walnuts on a regular basis may be...

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Study: Resistant Starch Improves Insulin Sensitivity Independently of Gut Flora

Study: Resistant Starch Improves Insulin Sensitivity Independently of Gut Flora

Obese people are at an incredibly high risk of developing type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure, and heart disease, among...

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What Is the Recommended Daily Amount of Prebiotics?

What Is the Recommended Daily Amount of Prebiotics?

As an expert in prebiotics, I often get asked how much prebiotic fiber should one be getting into my diet...

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How to Make Your Immune System Stronger

How to Make Your Immune System Stronger

Microbiome research is still in its infancy and there are plenty of things that the research needs to answer. The...

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The Effect of Microbiome on Anxiety and Depression

The Effect of Microbiome on Anxiety and Depression

Bacteria are the new antibiotics, medical researches claim. Comfortably settled in for both their own and our organisms’ benefit, the...

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3 Habits That Positively Affect Gut Health

3 Habits That Positively Affect Gut Health

Did you know that our choices and lifestyle affect the bacteria in our gut? A team of researchers lead by...

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The 6 Most Amazing Research Studies Involving the Microbiome in 2016

The 6 Most Amazing Research Studies Involving the Microbiome in 2016

Here we are just finishing up another year. The last year has added a great deal to our understanding of...

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Fiber Deprivation Turns the Gut Microbiota against the Gut Barrier

Fiber Deprivation Turns the Gut Microbiota against the Gut Barrier

The Study A high fiber diet is believed to fuel the gut microbiota, which is believed to be responsible for...

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Alterations in the gut microbes might be responsible for Yo-Yo dieting

Alterations in the gut microbes might be responsible for Yo-Yo dieting

Yo-Yo Dieting In the United States where 1 in 3 adults and 1 in 6 adolescents have been hit by...

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The Role of Fiber in Appetite Control

The Role of Fiber in Appetite Control

Appetite Control and the Obesity Epidemic The affluence of food and changes in dietary habits, like eating a high-sugar diet and...

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Changes in Gut Bacteria May be Linked to Obesity

Changes in Gut Bacteria May be Linked to Obesity

There's been a lot of talk about gut health and weight loss. Researchers speculate that changes in gut bacteria might...

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Taiyo International’s Sunfiber is FDA Approved

Taiyo International’s Sunfiber is FDA Approved

Taiyo International’s Sunfiber to Fill Your Dietary Fiber Needs The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has been quite active...

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Gut Bacteria May Affect Your Weight and Blood Fats

Gut Bacteria May Affect Your Weight and Blood Fats

Some researchers believe as many as 100 trillion gut bacteria may be living in a normal, healthy gut. Scientists at the...

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