Gastrointestinal Health
Lab Study: High-fiber Short Chain Fatty Acids May Control COVID-19 Related Gut Tissue Inflammation
A study conducted at the University of Campinas (UNICAMP) in the state of São Paulo, Brazil, shows that compounds produced by gut microbiota (bacteria and other microorganisms) during fermentation of insoluble fiber from dietary plant matter do not affect the ability of the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 to enter and replicateRead
Clostridioides Difficile Infection Thrives in Popular High-protein, High-fat Diets
Diets like the Keto, Paleo and Atkins focus on high-fat, high-protein meals that are often low in carbohydrates. This mix may appeal to Clostridioides difficile bacteria, too. In a new study published this in mSystems, an open-access journal of the American Society for Microbiology, researchers report that mice fed aRead
Microalgae Chlamydomonas May Improve Gastrointestinal Health
In this recent study, researchers explored the benefits of a single cell algae for gastrointestinal health. For decades, the green algae, Chlamydomonas reinhardtii, which primarily grows in wet soil, has served as a model species for research topics spanning from algae-based biofuels to plant evolution. While other species of algaeRead
Mediterranean Diet Superior for Gut Microbiome and Addressing Crohn’s & IBS
Researchers from the University Medical Center Groningen, The Netherlands have found that certain foods including legumes, bread, fish, nuts, and wine are associated with a better gut microbiome that aids the biosynthesis of essential nutrients and the production of short-chain fatty acids (SCFAs), the main source of energy for cellsRead
PART 2: The Pervasive Misuderstanding of What the FODMAP Diet Does and Doesn’t Do
The exaggerated confidence given to the FODMAP diet, that it has the ability to favorably alter the intestinal microbiota, starve out organisms, or alter the immune system by reducing histamines, for example, are unfounded in the literature. The diet is being misrepresented across publications, by practitioners and over social media,Read
Part 1: The Pervasive Misunderstanding of What The FODMAP Diet Does And Does Not Do
As the FODMAP diet grows in popularity, we need to be clear about what the research has revealed. There is a pervasive misunderstanding of what the FODMAP diet does and does not do, and how it should be used in a clinical setting. The review study referenced in the article,Read
Case Study: Naturopathic Treatment of Non-specific Gastrointestinal Complaints
The following is a comparative analysis of two naturopathic treatments of non-specific gastrointestinal complaints. Functional gastrointestinal disorders (FGID) affect more than one-third of the general population and contribute a considerable burden on the health and wellbeing of the community and the economy. This study, published in Integrative Medicine Research aimsRead
British Medical Journal: Proton Pump Inhibitors Associated with Increased Risk of Premature Death
Extended use of popular drugs to treat heartburn, ulcers and acid reflux has been associated with an increased risk of premature death. However, little has been known about the specific causes of death attributed to the drugs. Now, a study published in the journal The BMJ, by researchers at WashingtonRead
New Study by Valter Longo, PhD: Fasting Mimicking Repairs Gut and Reduces Inflammation
Large-Scale Genome Test Links Genes to Diverticular Disease
While diet is often to blame for diverticular disease, this new study shows the cause may be all in one’s genes. More than half of adults in the Western Hemisphere over the age of 40 have diverticula, small bulging pouches inside their intestine. They are caused by weakening of theRead