Image:TEK IMAGE/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY, Maskot, koto_feja/Getty. Designer: Daniele Giarratano. The idea of ingesting someone else’s poop might seem like a challenge gone wrong, but fecal matter transplants are a promising new mental health treatment. That’s because poop transplants deliver good bacteria to the colon and restore a healthy balance to the gut microbiome. Scientists are … Read more
A new study indicates that microbial diversity in the gut correlates closely with the severity of major depressive disorder. Compared to healthy individuals, the abundance of Bacteroids species was significantly increased in participants with moderate and severe depression, whereas Ruminococcus AND Eubacterium they were mostly depleted in participants with severe depression. The study was published … Read more
Keeping your gut happy isn’t just about healthy digestion. Research, including a 2020 article in the World Diabetes Journal, shows that gut health may play an important role in the development and management of diabetes. And the gut health benefits don’t end there. A healthy gut microbiome may also promote heart health, reduce colon cancer … Read more
This article was reviewed based on Science X’s editorial process and policies. The editors have highlighted the following attributes ensuring the credibility of the content: verified trusted source correct OK! Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public domain When it comes to our health, most of us have heard of prebiotics and probiotics and know a thing or two … Read more
In a recent study published in the journal Antioxidants, researchers explored the impacts of precision nutrition on gut microbiome variation. Study: Variation in crop, host and gut microbiome influences precision nutrition: an example of blueberries. Image Credit: BukhtaYurii/Shutterstock.com Background Nutrition research funding is increasingly focused on precision nutrition, which has recently received significant interest. Fruit … Read more
In a recent study published in PLoS Pathogensresearchers explore the role of the human gut microbiome as a source of essential vitamins. Study: Can we microbially manage our vitamin intake for better health? Image Credit: Lallapie/Shutterstock.com Production of vitamins by the intestinal microbiota Vitamins are essential micronutrients required for various metabolic and regulatory processes in … Read more