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According to new research, communication between the gut and the brain is sophisticated enough to be classed as a new and distinct sense – one capable of affecting our appetite and even our mood. This two-way link has previously been associated with a variety of health issues, though the physical processes at work have never been clearly identified. Building on …

There really is something to the concept of having a gut feeling. New research out today suggests our bodies can directly sense and communicate with the many bacteria lining our digestive tract. Scientists at Duke University led the study, published Wednesday in Nature. They found that nerve cells can respond in real time to bacterial signals from the gut—including signals …

Israeli scientists discovered that drinking soda alters the DNA of gut bacteria and affects the host immune system. The good news is that it’s reversible. Full Story By Israel News Network Group The consumption of soft drinks, supplemented with white sugar, alters the DNA of gut bacteria and affects the host immune system, according to the findings of a new …

People with hypothyroidism show significantly higher levels of small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) and key bacterial distinctions than those without the thyroid condition, according to results of a study.  “[The research] supports the idea that improving gut health could have far-reaching effects beyond digestion, possibly even helping to prevent autoimmune diseases, such as Hashimoto thyroiditis,” said senior author Ruchi Mathur, …

Dr. Saurabh Sethi, a gastroenterologist, recommends incorporating specific foods to enhance gut health and digestion. Lentils, kefir, chia seeds, and red or purple cabbage are highlighted for their probiotic and prebiotic benefits. Green bananas, cooked and cooled potatoes, seaweed, and ground flaxseeds also contribute to a balanced gut microbiome and improved digestive function. Are you struggling with digestive issues such …

Common antidepressants and anti-anxiety drugs tied to major shifts in gut microbiome composition  PsyPost ‘The way to a human’s brain and immune system is through the gut’  The Irish Times Gut health’s ties to mental health  WGN-TV Diet for healthy gut and mind: Dietitian shares top nutrients that support the gut-brain axis  Hindustan Times The Gut-Brain Axis: How Your Gut Impacts Your Mental Health  NewYork-Presbyterian …

If you’re struggling with low energy, bloating, poor immunity, skin issues or anxiety, then your gut could be trying to tell you something. According to Shona Wilkinson, lead nutritionist at supplement and nutrition brand Dr. Vegan (which offers gut-friendly supplement Gut Works), gut health becomes even more important as we get older—and it’s likely a part of the body we’ve …

Scientists identify gut bacterial trigger for atherosclerosis  Boing Boing Revolution in medicine: A molecule produced by gut bacteria causes atherosclerosis, responsible for millions of deaths  EL PAÍS English A gut microbiota metabolite linked to atherosclerosis could revolutionise diagnosis and treatment  ERC Gut bacteria metabolite linked to early atherosclerosis and potential new treatments  Medical Xpress Source link

A recent study found that people with prediabetes who ate a handful of pistachios each night had beneficial changes in their gut microbiome. These findings suggest regularly eating pistachios may help support gut health, among other things. The Link Between Pistachios and Gut Health Researchers found that eating about half a cup of pistachios each night for 12 weeks slightly …

One challenge of dieting is maintaining healthy eating habits, avoiding the so-called ‘yo-yo dieting’ effect. Now a new study suggests that effect might be closely linked to the bacteria living in our guts. A team led by researchers from the University of Rennes and Paris-Saclay University in France ran a series of experiments on mice, measuring their reactions to rotating …