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02/25/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Anti-cancer potential of postbiotic metabolites from Lactobacillus plantarum

In this study, researchers from Malaysia evaluated the cytotoxicity of postbiotic metabolites (PM) produced by six strains of Lactobacillus plantarum on various cancer and normal cells. Their findings were published on the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. L. plantarum is a major species of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) capable of producing PM. Studies suggest that […]

02/20/2020 / By Tracey Watson

Diet vs. lifestyle: Vegetable compounds are beneficial to gut microbiota, but for how long?

A balanced gut microbiome is essential to good health. Achieving the perfect balance between the viruses, fungi and bacteria within the body – some of which are harmful – prevents disease. At the same time, this balance boosts immunity, strengthens the heart, assists in weight control, and in many other ways contributes to good health. […]

02/16/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Researchers look at the benefits of probiotic supplementation in elderly

Immune function declines with age, and this decline is said to be largely influenced by the composition of a person’s gut microbiota. The gut microbiota protects the digestive system from external pathogens by modulating immune responses. However, aging reduces the diversity of the gut microbiota, and this leads to unfavorable conditions, such as frailty, increased susceptibility to […]

02/10/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Probiotics improve cellular immune function in elderly

Published in the journal Nutrition Research, this study evaluated the effect of probiotic supplementation on the cellular innate activity of healthy elderly participants. All experiments were conducted by researchers from Finland and the US. Immune function declines with age, but scientists believe that probiotic supplementation can slow or reverse age-related changes. The researchers hypothesized that probiotic supplementation could enhance […]

02/10/2020 / By Arsenio Toledo

Scientists suggest tracking gut bacteria can help determine possible health risks in patients

Three major studies have all agreed that tracking gut bacteria potentially holds the key to quickly spotting many health conditions. The researchers believe that examining how the “microbial zoo” of the gut changes can help determine who’s at risk of several conditions related to the microbiome. Three of the conditions that were tested in the studies were […]

12/09/2019 / By Ethan Huff

Could gut health be the key to understanding lupus?

New research published in the journal Annals of Rheumatic Diseases has identified an interesting link between lupus and imbalanced gut bacteria, suggesting that probiotic optimization may be one of the keys to better managing this debilitating illness. After investigating the microbial makeup of 78 female participants, 61 of whom had previously been diagnosed with lupus, […]

12/03/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Probiotics can help treat anxiety and depression, according to research

The state of microbial communities present in the gut greatly impacts overall health. A well-balanced microbial composition leads to surprising health benefits, while an imbalanced one triggers inflammation, which is the root cause of most diseases. To fix this imbalance, supplementation with probiotics — live bacteria that can restore gut microbial equilibrium — is the recommended solution […]

11/23/2019 / By Ralph Flores

Microorganisms in the gut boost the immune system’s ability to fight a herpes virus that can cause fatal brain inflammation

A recent study from the Beckman Research Institute in California revealed a surprising link between gut bacteria and inflammation. The findings, which were published in the journal Nature Communications, identified an envelope molecule from Bacteroides fragilis to have anti-inflammatory properties. According to the researchers, the molecule – which they called capsular polysaccharide A (PSA) – promotes protective and anti-inflammatory responses during a viral […]

11/14/2019 / By Melissa Smith

Take care of your gut, it’s your first defense against cancer

Taking care of your gut may be one of the ways that you can keep the threat of cancer at bay. A study published in the journal Nature Communications found that gut bacteria can enhance the ability of the immune system to fight cancers, particularly melanoma. The study was a collaboration involving over 40 scientists […]

11/07/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Understanding the gut-brain axis: Can a probiotic help reduce stress levels?

Scientists have long believed that bidirectional communication exists between the gut and the brain. In fact, evidence suggesting that the gut microbiota — the diverse community of microbes living in the human gut — interacts with the central nervous system (CNS) and influences brain function has increased over the years. Recent studies even propose that this happens via […]

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