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08/08/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Here’s why you shouldn’t have sweet drinks on an empty stomach

Consuming high amounts of sugary drinks – as well as doing it on an empty stomach – could be linked to problems not only in the liver but also in the gut microbiota, according to a study reported in the journal Cell Metabolism. The researchers, led by Princeton University scientists, revealed that food and drink containing high levels of sugar […]

05/17/2018 / By Ralph Flores

High-fat diets promote the increase of gut microbes that make you fatter…it’s a never-ending cycle

The microbiota plays an important role in the body, even as researchers are still trying to understand the mechanisms by which it does so. However, the results of a study published in Cell Host and Microbe may shed some light on how certain diets affect it. They found that microbiota – in particular, those in the small […]

04/08/2018 / By Ralph Flores

Fiber found to be an underutilized treatment for type-2 diabetes

Getting more fiber into your diet isn’t just good for digestion. According to a study, it could also reduce symptoms of diabetes and help with weight loss. The study, published in the journal Science, revealed that dietary fiber could “rebalance” the gut microbiota, encouraging the development of specific types of gut bacteria that improve blood glucose […]

03/24/2018 / By Frances Bloomfield

Potatoes GOOD for diabetics? Study finds prebiotic from potatoes actually reduces insulin resistance

Diabetics and pre-diabetics are often told to avoid potatoes due to being relatively high on the glycemic index (GI). But, as a new study demonstrated, potatoes may actually be more beneficial than detrimental. MSPrebiotic, a natural, digestion-resistant starch made from potato (Solanum tuberosum) extract was found to have a positive impact on gut microbiota and […]

10/03/2017 / By Rhonda Johansson

Your gut has a circadian rhythm: Researchers uncover new clues about body fat storage

The unheard conversation between your gut microbiome and the environment directly translates to how you store fat, says a team of researchers from the UT Southwestern Medical Center. Their new research, novel in its exactness to determine the processes of gut bacteria, provides clues to how our body’s circadian clock and digestive microflora interact with […]

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