Osteoporosis predominantly affects older adults, but bone loss can start at as early as age 40. Recently, scientists have found that probiotics might be a safe and effective tool to help fight bone loss. Read more...
"As the popularity of probiotics grows, scientists are turning more of their attention to these tiny particles. With the spotlight intensifying, some researchers suspect that their impact may not be beneficial for everyone." Read more...
"Infection with the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus can cause many health problems, including sepsis. Certain strains of this bacterium are resistant to antibiotics, so they are particularly dangerous. However, researchers discover that a probiotic bacterium can destroy this superbug." Read more...
"The latest study to investigate probiotics concludes that regular use may reduce the need for antibiotics. The authors hope that this might help mitigate the rise of antibiotic resistance." Read more...
"As evidence mounts for the existence of the gut-brain axis, nutritional psychiatry has emerged as a promising research field within the food and nutrition community. "Read more....
Probiotic use can result in a significant accumulation of bacteria in the small intestine that can result in disorienting brain fogginess as well as rapid, significant belly bloating, investigators report. Read article...
As knowledge of the gut and brain relationship develops, the use of probiotics and prebiotics could open up new ways to shape mood and well-being, according to a prominent nutrition coach.
Supplements of Lactobacillus plantarum TWK10 may increase muscle mass, boost energy, counter fatigue, and improve physical performance, says a new study with lab mice.
Probiotics can benefit inflammation of the tissue around the teeth, a meta-analysis suggests. More studies are necessary because conflicting results between studies occurred!
A “sizable and growing number” of inpatients are receiving probiotics, according to a survey of 145 US hospitals.
A healthy gut is dependent on getting enough prebiotics and probiotics. Prebiotics escapes digestion in the small intestine and utilized by probiotics. Prebiotics are fiber sources derived from fructo-oligosaccharides (FOS) and galacto-oligosaccharides (GOS). Sources of FOS include bananas, onions and garlic, while GOS are in foods and beverages such as milk, beans and lentils. Eating these types of fiber sources promotes good probiotic bacteria in the gut that breaks down food into short-chain fatty acids. Short-chain fatty acids have been shown in studies to reduce inflammation and possibly prevent cancer. They also aid in the absorption of important nutrients from food.
Scientists demonstrated that the microbes in the gut can determine the risk for obesity and related diseases.
One of the largest probiotic clinical interventions has found significant improvement in gut health in healthy people.
"Daily supplements of Lactobacillus curvatus HY7601 and L. plantarum KY1032 may significantly lower triglyceride levels, says a new study from Korea."
"The world’s biggest clinical study on the immune effects of probiotics has found that the L. casei 431 strain could reduce the duration of symptoms from the common cold and flu – though no differences were found in the incidence or severity of illness."
"Patients taking probiotics to help battle celiac disease may unwittingly be worsening their symptoms. A new study shows that many of these supplements contain the very substance they need to avoid: gluten."
A group of study participants took a mixture of probiotics for 3 weeks. At the end of the study, there was a significant reduction in the inflammatory profile, as well as, a change to a microbiota profile more characteristic of healthier and younger populations.
