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Engineered yeast probiotic developed to treat inflammatory bowel disease

The world of microbes living in the human gut can have far-reaching effects on human health. Multiple diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), are tied to the balance of these microbes, suggesting that restoring the right balance could help treat disease. Many probiotics—living yeasts or bacteria—that are currently on the market have been optimized through […]

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Probiotic Lactobacillus acidophilus shows promise for treating inflammatory bowel disease and other conditions

Intestinal epithelial tight junctions (TJs) act as a functional and structural barrier against harmful antigens that promote intestinal inflammation in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other inflammatory conditions of the gut. A defective intestinal TJ barrier, sometimes known as “leaky gut,” plays an important role in exacerbating and prolonging intestinal inflammation. New research reported in […]

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Probiotic Lactobacillus acidophilus shows promise for treating inflammatory bowel disease and other conditions

Intestinal epithelial tight junctions (TJs) act as a functional and structural barrier against harmful antigens that promote intestinal inflammation in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) and other inflammatory conditions of the gut. A defective intestinal TJ barrier, sometimes known as “leaky gut,” plays an important role in exacerbating and prolonging intestinal inflammation. New research reported in […]

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The best probiotic foods for a healthful diet

Probiotics are microorganisms naturally present in the digestive tract that aid in digestion and reduce inflammation. While a person can take probiotic supplements, there are also many probiotic foods available. Learn more about probiotic foods in this article. Probiotic foods While there are several different classes and types of probiotics, some of the most common […]

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The ’Miracle Food’ That Keeps Kourtney Kardashian Healthy

When Kourtney Kardashian tells you that she gets her glow from Manuka honey (which on her website she affectionately dubs as a “miracle food”), you listen…right? (After all, mama looks good.) Until you see how much it costs on Amazon. Why would anyone pay $25 for a jar of honey? Well, Manuka honey isn’t the same as the […]