Digestive Health

Spotlight on Supplements: Riboflavin

Mar 24, 2023 · · Digestive Health
Do you remember when milk was stored only in clear glass bottles? Many manufactures now rely on opaque packaging that protects specific nutrients from light degradation. One of these nutrients is riboflavin. EN reviews the science behind this essential B vitamin. Background: Riboflavin, or vitamin B2, plays a key role … Read More

Tummy Trouble: When to Seek Help

Feb 22, 2023 · · Digestive Health
We’ve all had stomachaches, and most of us have experienced gastrointestinal symptoms like gassiness and bloating, heartburn, constipation, and diarrhea at some time. When should we seek treatment for symptoms like these, and when is it okay to wait them out or try to treat them ourselves? Bad Belly. Short … Read More

What are Trace Elements? … Microgreens

Feb 22, 2023 · · Digestive Health
Q: What does it mean if it’s a “trace” element? A: Elements known as “trace” elements (or trace minerals) are those that are present in living tissues in very small amounts, usually less than 0.1 percent by volume. Some trace elements are understood to be nutritionally essential (meaning that the … Read More

News Briefs March 2023

Feb 22, 2023 · · Digestive Health
FDA Issues Warning About Antacids Containing Aspirin When the FDA reviewed its Adverse Event Reporting System database, it found new cases of people experiencing serious bleeding caused by aspirin-containing antacid products despite an agency warning in 2009 about such a risk. Some of those people required a blood transfusion. The … Read More

Gallstones vs Kidney Stones

Feb 22, 2023 · · Digestive Health
Q: What’s the difference between gallstones and kidney stones? A: Both gallstones and kidney stones are common and can exist without causing any pain or problems, unless they move or become large enough to block the normal flow of fluids in their associated organs. Kidney stones develop in the kidneys … Read More

Research Roundup: February 2023

Jan 19, 2023 · · Digestive Health
• Refined Grains May Raise CAD Risk. Refined grains may increase risk of developing premature coronary artery disease (CAD), according to an Iranian study. Data from more than 2,000 men and women, aged 60 years and younger and 70 years and younger, respectively, about half with premature CAD and half … Read More

Biotics

Jan 19, 2023 · · Digestive Health
Nurturing and supporting a population of beneficial gut bacteria is good for your health. Prebiotics, probiotics, and synbiotics (in foods or supplements) promise to do just that. Emerging research on postbiotics seeks to skip the bacteria and go right to the beneficial molecules they produce. Let’s take a look at … Read More

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