Back in 1892, Doderlein first established the beneficial association of microorganisms in the human body. Therefore, under the COVID-19 pandemic, it can be beneficial to assess microorganisms' role in the human body and the use of probiotics as therapy for COVID-19 patients. While the term "microbiome" (coined by the Nobel laureate Joshua Lederberg, 2001) includes […]
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Can probiotics really boost your mood?
We’ve always considered probiotics as being beneficial for gut health, but there are researchers that say probiotics might be good at lifting your mood as well. But the reason why this is the case is a bit convoluted. Harvard says research shows a physiological connection between the gut and the brain in a link called […]
Best supplements for weight loss: Two of the best according to studies
Weight loss is best achieved through healthy eating and regular exercise. When it comes to healthy eating, experts recommend eating at least five portions of a variety of fruit and vegetables every day, basing meals on higher fibre, starchy foods like potatoes and rice, having some dairy or dairy alternatives, eating some protein, and choosing […]
Best supplements for weight loss: Two supplements could help lower weight and cholesterol
Losing weight is a battle most have endured at some point in their lives. For many, the battle is ever lasting with disappointing results. It’s a well-known fact that in order to lose weight one needs to eat less and move more. However, taking these two supplements have also been proven to help lose those […]
Best supplements for weight loss: The natural supplement proven to help you lose weight
When it comes to weight loss, there is no shortage of pills, drinks, and supplements all claiming to be the holy grail for weight loss. It’s easy for one to get bogged down by all the claims of ‘easy’ weight loss using certain supplements. Following a healthy diet plan and exercising are the best ways […]
Researchers find probiotics may increase intestinal motility in mouse model
Emory researchers have found that adding good bacteria into the intestines can guide the development of the enteric nervous system, also called “the gut brain,” while increasing intestinal motility, or movement of the digestive tract, in a mouse model. The results are good news for medical conditions such as irritable bowel syndrome, Parkinson’s disease, autism […]
Many Kids Are Given Probiotics for Stomach Bugs. But They May Not Help At All.
When kids catch a stomach bug, they are increasingly treated with probiotics in the hopes of improving the symptoms of diarrhea and vomiting. But rigorous new research finds that young children with intestinal infections don't appear to benefit from several commonly used probiotics. Two large studies — one conducted in the United States and the […]
Osteoporosis: Could probiotics protect bone health?
Bones do not just grow once and then stay the same for life. Instead, bone is made up of living tissue that is constantly being broken and remodeled into new bone. This process is more efficient when we are young. By around age 30, the body stops increasing bone mass, and once we reach our […]
How To Pick The Ideal Probiotic For You, According To A Nutritionist
The majority of people have at one time or another been told to “take a probiotic” by their healthcare provider to boost their immunity either during or after being unwell. But, which probiotic we take is usually limited to the first bottle we see on the pharmacy shelf with the word ‘probiotic’ in it, which is probably […]
Could probiotics cut our need for antibiotics? Study suggests yes
Could probiotics cut our need for antibiotics? Study finds children who take a daily supplement are 30% less likely to need the drugs Antibiotic resistance is widely acknowledged as the most critical issue facing modern medicine Researchers in the US, UK and Netherlands looked at how probiotic use could affect our need for such drugs […]