Digestive Health

Understanding Plant “Antinutrients”

Nov 21, 2022 · · Digestive Health
Healthy foods like beans, whole grains, nuts, and leafy greens contain a wide range of nutrients necessary for the growth and health of our bodies and our gut microbiomes. You may have also heard they conatin “antinutrients”—substances that can partially block the absorption of certain nutrients, usually minerals like calcium … Read More

Spotlight on Supplements: Activated Charcoal

Oct 21, 2022 · · Digestive Health
Overview. Activated charcoal, sometimes called activated carbon, is a supplement that is best-known as a possible remedy for poisoning. However, most reputable resources [caption id="attachment_142608" align="alignleft" width="150"] © tashka2000 | Getty ImagesDo you need activated charcoal?[/caption]   discourage the use of activated charcoal after a poisoning incident without medical supervision. … Read More

Newsbites: Dietary supplements and cancer; avocados and waist circumference; microbial transplant for IBS; genes and Alzheimer’s

Aug 16, 2022 · · Digestive Health
There is No Proof Dietary Supplements Help Prevent CVD or Cancer The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force (USPSTF) has released recommendations discouraging the use of vitamin and/or mineral supplements for the prevention of cardiovascular disease or cancer. The USPSTF concluded that: • The balance of benefits and harms cannot be … Read More

Laxatives: What You Need to Know

Aug 16, 2022 · · Digestive Health
Almost everyone experiences constipation (defined as having a bowel movement fewer than three times per week) at some time, and older adults are particularly at risk for the problem. In most cases, self-help measures make a difference (see What You Can Do), so you should try these approaches before considering … Read More

Ask Dr. Etingin: Complications of diverticulosis; Bunion surgery; Leaky gut syndrome

Aug 8, 2022 · · Digestive Health
I have been diagnosed with diverticulosis. Can this condition cause serious complications? Diverticulosis develops in weak areas along the walls of the colon and is characterized by tiny sacs—diverticula—that bulge through these weak spots. Low-fiber diets, physical inactivity, and obesity are associated with diverticulosis. Most people with diverticulosis don’t suffer … Read More

Ask the Doctor: August 2022

Jul 20, 2022 · · Digestive Health
Q. I haven’t heard about screenings for hepatits C lately. Are they still recommended? A. As of 2020, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) says hepatitis C screenings are recommended for all adults ages 18 and older at least once in a lifetime. According to the CDC, four … Read More

Foods to Fight Constipation

Jul 18, 2022 · · Digestive Health
If you’ve been feeling a little backed up, you’re not alone. Constipation is one of the leading gastrointestinal complaints in America—about 63 million people in the United States experience the condition, according to the National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK). Chances are most of us have … Read More

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