Could chili peppers reduce the risk of colorectal cancer?

A study from UC-San Diego School of Medicine found that mice fed capsaicin – the active ingredient in chili peppers – had lower tumor growth in the gut and increased lifespan.

Gut bacteria diversity improves with exercise, study shows

A wide variety of bacteria in the gut can improve metabolism and strengthen the immune system.

High Fiber Diets Linked To Increased Risk Of E.coli

According to new research published in The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, people who consume diets rich in fiber are at an increased risk of contracting Escherichia coli (E.

Study Suggests Increasing Complexity Of Gut Effect On Health

The microbiome is your body’s set of microbial communities; microbial cells outnumber human cells roughly ten to one.

Patients With Intestinal Failure Benefit From Prebiotic

Adding the right prebiotic to the diets of pediatric patients with intestinal failure could replace intravenous feeding, says a new University of Illinois study. “When we fed the carbohydrate fructooligosacharide (FOS) as a prebiotic, the gut grew and increased in function,” said Kelly A.

Gastrointestinal Health Improved By Dietary Fiber That Alters Gut Bacteria

A University of Illinois study shows that dietary fiber promotes a shift in the gut toward different types of beneficial bacteria…

Gut Flora, High-Fat Diets and Metabolic Disorders

A diet rich in greasy foods causes an imbalance in our gut flora. The composition of the gut flora seems to determine the way in which the body develops certain metabolic disorders such as diabetes, regardless of any genetic modification, gender, age or specific diet…

Consuming Pistachios May Promote A Beneficial Gut Environment

First-of-its-kind research presented as an abstract at the 2012 American Society for Nutrition suggests eating pistachios may positively impact bacterial profile of the digestive tract A preliminary 16-person study suggests that eating pistachios may help alter levels of potentially beneficial bacteria in the gut, a finding that holds promise for supporting digestive health(1)…

Overall Health Affected By Viruses In The Human Gut And Their Dynamic Response To Diet

The digestive system is home to a myriad of viruses, but how they are involved in health and disease is poorly understood. In a study published online in Genome Research, researchers have investigated the dynamics of virus populations in the human gut, shedding new light on the gut “virome” and how it differs between people and responds to changes in diet…

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