As probiotics move into mainstream healthcare, typical first-line drug treatments are being questioned. But old habits die hard in the juggernaut that is the medical-pharmaceutical complex. One particular disorder appears ripe for disruption. The role of gut microbiota in irritable bowel … [Read more...] about Probiotics Plus Meds Impact IBS
Microbiome Environment
“Gluten-free” May Cost Your Microbes
How did gluten become such a pariah? With its presence blamed for common gut problems, gluten-free products have swept the marketplace. However, for better or worse, eliminating components or categories of foods from diets will impact health. Our task is to learn how microbes figure in the … [Read more...] about “Gluten-free” May Cost Your Microbes
Common Emulsifier Messes with Microbes
On sticky summer days, ice cream doesn’t stand a chance. Decades ago, manufacturers created a novel workaround for the rapid meltdown: synthetic emulsifiers firm up shape and slow liquefaction. Polysorbate 80 is one of many emulsifiers engineered into processed foods, beauty products … [Read more...] about Common Emulsifier Messes with Microbes
Research Grows for Probiotics in Obesity
Support for use of probiotics in obesity and metabolic disease is growing. Individual studies reveal that rectifying gut microbe disturbances (dysbiosis) can benefit such patients. However, broad population studies are not as available. To that end, researchers in Portugal recently … [Read more...] about Research Grows for Probiotics in Obesity
Probiotics Figure in Kidney Stones
Small things can cause great pain. As urine streams through our kidneys, minerals may sludge off and form stones, what is known as nephrolithiasis. Irritation and discomfort—sometimes substantial-- may result if these nuggets are not flushed out. Drinking lots of water helps but in persistent … [Read more...] about Probiotics Figure in Kidney Stones
In Targeting Cancer Cells, Postbiotics Let Normal Cells Live
Lactic acid bacteria (LAB) have proven value that is widely accepted across the arc of human health. Whether involved in infections, immunity, chronic diseases metabolism, LAB are generally regarded as safe and beneficial. Also, numerous animal, human and epidemiological … [Read more...] about In Targeting Cancer Cells, Postbiotics Let Normal Cells Live