The majority of the immune system is located in the gut and GI tract. In fact, millions of immune cells are located in the intestines. Healthy gut nutrition that supports the immune system includes prebiotics, probiotics, and postbiotics. You may have heard of pre- and probiotics, but postbiotics are not...
Global Healing is bringing WholeFoods Magazine readers monthly educational and informational content. Sixth in this series: How do I choose the best probiotics? Probiotics support a number of health benefits like supporting digestion, boosting the immune system, and much more. Dr. Edward Group says a good probiotic is one of...
A healthy diet rich in daily nutrients essential for brain function is critical for cognitive health and focus, but how much do we know about the actual connection between the brain and gut? The CNS (Central nervous system), a well-known system, runs from your brain down your spine and controls...
Flavonoids are linked to the gut microbiome—and, in part through that link, may have a positive effect on blood pressure, according to new research published in Hypertension. "Our gut microbiome plays a key role in metabolizing flavonoids to enhance their cardioprotective effects, and this study provides evidence to suggest these...
Boston, MA—Researchers at ZOE, Harvard Medical School, and King’s College London found that people who eat a high quality, gut-friendly diet are less likely to develop COVID-19 or become severely ill, according to a press release from ZOE. Alternatively, those eating poorer quality diets were more at risk, a finding...
Clasado Biosciences has shared insight on the U.S. prebiotic market, stating in a press release that the company believes the market is at a “tipping point,” with conditions ripe for exponential growth as brand innovation and consumer demand align. Clasado shared research from Global Market Insights that projects that the...
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Spoonshot has released its report on 2022 trends, launched with a webinar presented by Kishan Vasani, Co-Founder and CEO, and Ranjana Sundaresan, Lead Research Analyst. Vasani detailed how Spoonshot’s AI—Food Brain—works, including a discussion of its sources and methodology. It has proven accurate, in the past: “In 2019, Spoonshot made...
Moses Lake, WA—AstaReal Astaxanthin has obtained a patent for increasing the intestinal population of the beneficial bacterial genus Akkermansia, according to a press release. Akkermansia is represented by 9 known species of symbiotic bacteria within the human gut microbiome. Akkermansia muciniphila makes up 3-5% of the gut microbiome in healthy...
When you think of “gut health,” what comes to mind? For most of us, we think about having great digestion, absorbing all the best nutrients from our food to stay energized, and avoiding issues like constipation, bloating, and gas. While these are all important functions of the gut, they only...
