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Smells May Prime the Gut to Fight Off Infection

Oct 29, 2024 · · Digestive Health
Many organisms avoid deadly pathogens by reacting to their smell, but a study published in Science Advances reveals that the nematode C. elegans also prepares its intestinal cells to combat potential threats from pathogenic bacteria. When exposed to the odor of harmful microbes, C. elegans destroys iron-containing mitochondria in its … Read More

Gut Feelings: Your Digestion in Older Age

Sep 25, 2024 · · Digestive Health
Eating and digestion just happens, right? You chew and swallow, your stomach and intestines do their thing, and whatever is left over comes out the other end. But that’s not how it goes for some older adults, since aging is accompanied by physiological changes that increase the likelihood of bothersome … Read More

Diet May Beat Meds for Easing IBS

Aug 26, 2024 · · Digestive Health
Up to 40 million Americans are believed to have irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), a condition that can cause a range of unpleasant symptoms, including abdominal cramps, bloating, and bouts of constipation and/or diarrhea. But while there are drugs that can help manage these symptoms, a recent study highlights how dietary … Read More

Micro-Management

Aug 26, 2024 · · Digestive Health
Plastic is everywhere—humanity produces millions of tons of it annually, two-thirds of which are short-lived products that soon become waste, along with the numerous different chemicals they contain. From here, plastics and their chemicals find their way into the human body via the food chain in the form of tiny … Read More

The Essential Role of the Gut Microbiome

Jul 24, 2024 · · Digestive Health
Your gut is teeming with trillions of microbes. But don’t worry, for the most part, these inhabitants play a positive role in human health. We may be their hosts, but we are also their beneficiaries. Collectively referred to as the gut microbiome, these tiny microbes, including bacteria, viruses, fungi, and … Read More

Leptin/Leptin Resistance?

Jul 24, 2024 · · Digestive Health
Q: What is leptin and leptin resistance? A: Leptin is a hormone produced by fat cells that helps regulate appetite and body weight. It functions by letting the brain when you’ve eaten enough and are full, signaling you to stop eating. In cases of leptin resistance, this signaling process doesn’t … Read More

Spotlight on Supplements: Psyllium

Jul 24, 2024 · · Digestive Health
Overview: Psyllium is a soluble, viscous dietary fiber with minimal fermentability. It is a nutritional supplement intended to boost fiber intake, manage body weight, manage blood glucose, manage blood cholesterol and aid in laxation. Psyllium is considered both a “total dietary fiber” and a “soluble dietary fiber.” Special Functions. Psyllium … Read More

Do You Have Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)?

Jul 24, 2024 · · Digestive Health
Irritable bowel syndrome or IBS, as it’s typically referred to, is a common, chronic disorder of the gastrointestinal system that can result in a wide range of symptoms, making it a difficult condition to diagnose and treat. In fact, it’s called a syndrome and not a disease, precisely because it … Read More

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