People often think about how food affects their waistline, but not many consider how it impacts their insides, like the gut. Recent research dug into this by looking at how what we eat influences tiny organisms in our gut and how that might relate to serious health issues like heart disease, kidney
The gut and heart have a special bond. Scientists are digging deep to understand how tiny creatures living in our gut affect our heart health. But it's not easy. Different animals and people have different gut creatures. This makes it tough to find clear answers. Rodents are like the lab heroes. Th
In a big study, scientists looked at how tiny organisms in the gut might be linked to kids' weight. They checked out 1134 children between 3 and 6 years old. These tiny organisms are like a hidden world inside us, and they might play a role in how much we weigh. The study found that different types
Crohn's disease is a tricky condition that affects the gut. One thing that makes it worse is how it changes the bacteria living in our intestines. These tiny helpers usually play a big role in breaking down bile acids, which are important for digestion. But in people with Crohn's, this process isn't
B vitamins are a group of essential nutrients that play a big role in keeping our bodies running smoothly. They are water-soluble, meaning they dissolve in water and are easily absorbed by the body. These vitamins are involved in many important processes, like energy production and cell repair. But
Ulcerative colitis (UC) is a tough condition where the gut gets inflamed. It's not just one thing causing it, but many factors, including the tiny creatures living in our gut. Scientists have been looking into a natural sugar called 2'-FL, found in breast milk, to see if it can help. In a recent st
In the world of gut health, tiny bacteria can make a big difference. One such bacteria, Lacticaseibacillus casei KGC1201, was found in Panax ginseng. Scientists wanted to see if this bacteria could help with colitis, a type of inflammatory bowel disease. They tested it on mice with colitis caused b
In the quest to find natural remedies for type 2 diabetes, researchers have turned their attention to an unexpected source: pumpkins. Specifically, a component called pumpkin polysaccharide fraction 3 (PPS3) has shown promising results in mice with type 2 diabetes. This condition is known for its im
Gut health might be the key to tackling a common liver condition called metabolic dysfunction-associated fatty liver disease (MAFLD). This condition is quite widespread, and it seems that an imbalance in gut bacteria plays a role in its development and worsening. A recent study explored a unique tr
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a tricky disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. It's like a puzzle with many pieces, and one of those pieces might be the bacteria living in our guts. These tiny organisms, known as gut microbiota, play a big role in how our bodies handle fats, like cholesterol an
