Why are rates of colon cancer (CRC) rising across the globe? Much blame goes to the “Western diet” with its red meat, processed foods and low fiber content, a deadly menu now exported into the remotest regions of the earth. Of course, our “Western medicine” via colonoscopy can find polyps and laser … [Read more...] about In Colon Cancer, Probiotics Pay It Forward
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WANTED: Probiotics, Dead or Alive
Much is made of the surviving numbers of live bacteria reaching our guts, whether through food or supplements. Yes, live probiotics taking seed and growing into vigorous colonies promise to be good neighbors across the spectrum of health for humans. But much like a life well-lived, good things … [Read more...] about WANTED: Probiotics, Dead or Alive
In IBS, Low FODMAP Diet Triggers Metabolome Changes
Most of us are familiar with lactose intolerance. In this common condition, the milk sugar is poorly absorbed and causes uncomfortable side effects in the bowel. Other short-chain carbohydrates which are naturally present in normal diets including fructose, sorbitol, fructans and … [Read more...] about In IBS, Low FODMAP Diet Triggers Metabolome Changes