Are Happy Gut Bacteria Key to Weight Loss?
Mainstream media is slowly starting to pick up on the connection between gut bacteria and disease, and one of the best articles to date was published last month at MotherJones.com. As the obesity epidemic is spreading around the globe, research has made it very clear that "calories in/calories out" is only one of the factors at play in regards to weight management. The … [Read More...]
Is a dysfunctional gut flora at the root of celiac disease?
Different microbial species in the gut are involved in the digestion of various food components, and thereby a healthy gut flora is vital for proper digestion. If the right types of bacteria and enzymes aren't present in the gut to assist in the digestion of food, gastrointestinal symptoms of food intolerance occur. One example is lactose intolerance which happens when the … [Read More...]
Several mental disorders start in the gut
Dr. Natasha Campbell-McBride has worked with hundreds of children with mental disorders. Most of the children are very sick and have several disorders at the same time. Autism, ADHD/ADD, dyspraxia, dyslexia, learning problems, allergies and asthma are common overlapping conditions. Dr. Campbell-McBride says she's hardly met one child who only suffers from one condition. … [Read More...]
Are Happy Gut Bacteria Key to Weight Loss?
Mainstream media is slowly starting to pick up on the connection between gut bacteria and disease, and one of the best articles to date was published last month at MotherJones.com. As the obesity epidemic is spreading around the globe, research has made it very clear that "calories in/calories out" is only one of the factors at play in regards to weight management. The … [Read More...]
A new era in the treatment of acne vulgaris
The vast majority of medical doctors and dermatologists have for decades claimed that there is no link between acne and diet/lifestyle. This notion is based largely on some poorly done studies dating back to the 1960's and 70's (1-3). These studies showed no connection between diet and acne, and the results from trials have been passed on through medical textbooks until this … [Read More...]
Gut dysbiosis is present in patients with cystic fibrosis, study finds
Cystic fibrosis is an inherited disease of the secretory gland, and mainly affects the lungs, pancreas, liver, intestines, sinuses, and sex organs. Although cystic fibrosis is considered a genetic disorder, a new study shows that patients with cystic fibrosis have a dysbiotic microbiota, with "a significantly lower abundance and temporal stability of bifidobacteria and … [Read More...]
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Treating Lactose Intolerance with probiotics
It's estimated that 75% of the world's population loses the ability to completely digest lactose after infancy (1). Insufficient levels of lactase are often described as the … [Read More...]
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Why you shouldn’t follow the low FODMAP diet
FODMAP's are certain types of carbohydrates that are poorly absorbed in the small intestine and therefore are subject to bacterial fermentation in the colon (or in the small intestine in cases of Small Intestinal Bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)). The … [Read More...]
Lose weight by altering your gut flora
At this point we know that lean and obese individuals harbor different types of microorganisms, and that altering the gut flora can help people lose weight. The exact mechanisms aren't fully understood, and while earlier hypothesis focused on the … [Read More...]
Is a dysfunctional gut flora at the root of celiac disease?
Different microbial species in the gut are involved in the digestion of various food components, and thereby a healthy gut flora is vital for proper digestion. If the right types of bacteria and enzymes aren't present in the gut to assist in the … [Read More...]
Chocolate (cocoa) as a prebiotic
Research on the human microbiome has made it clear that diet influences the composition of the gut microbiota, and the bacteria in your gut affect which foods you want to eat. Certain food ingredients, prebiotics, are especially effective modulators … [Read More...]
Gut flora on Chicago Tonight
We now know that the bacteria living inside our intestines are involved in everything from overweight and obesity, to skin disorders such as acne and eczema. While probiotic supplements and fermented foods are sources of some probiotic strains, … [Read More...]
