Written by Dr. Patrick Massey, MD, PhD. Changing one's diet, reducing stress, getting quality sleep and exercise all contribute to the health of the bowel. Irritable bowel syndrome, or IBS, is an extremely common medical condition and the prevalence of IBS in the...
Artificial Sweeteners May Contribute to Antibiotic Resistance through Horizontal Gene Transfer
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study demonstrates that commonly used nonnutritive sweeteners have the ability to promote the spread of antibiotic-resistant genes in the intestine. Antimicrobial resistance (AMR), one of the greatest human health threats today 1, is...
Dietary Gluten is not Linked to Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study found no correlation between dietary gluten intake and the risk for incidence Crohn’s disease or ulcerative colitis among women and men without celiac disease. Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, collectively known as...
The Effect of High-Dose Saccharin on Gut Microbiota and Glucose in Parallel Mice and Human Studies
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study finds that short-term saccharin consumption at maximum acceptable levels is not sufficient to alter gut microbiota or induce glucose intolerance in healthy humans and mice. The past thirty years of scientific research have...
Haas Avocado Intake Alters Fecal Microbiota and their Metabolites in Overweight and Obese Adults
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study evaluates the metabolic health benefits of avocado consumption and their effects on gastrointestinal microbiota in overweight and obese individuals. Avocados are a rich source of dietary fiber and monounsaturated fatty acids...
Avocado and Gut Health in Overweight and Obese Persons
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Daily avocado consumption increased beneficial microbes capable of fiber fermentation, resulting in lower fecal bile acid concentrations and greater fecal fatty acids. The majority of American’s are overweight or obese, making it a...
Pet Ownership May Protect Against Reoccurring Clostridioides Difficile Infection
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study reveals that increasing contact with pets was increasingly protective against CDI recurrence (CDI-R) in patients who acquired Clostridioides difficile Infection (CDI) in their community or a health-care facility. CDI is a leading...
Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS-1 and Bifidobacterium lactis UABLa-12 Benefit Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementation with Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS‐1 (L. acidophilusDDS-1) or Bifidobacterium lactis UABla‐12 (B.lactis UABLa-12), significantly improved symptom severity in participating subjects with Irritable Bowel...
Indian Gooseberry Improves Heartburn in Patients with Non-Erosive Reflux Disease
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study demonstrated that Amla or Indian gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica L.) reduced the frequencies of heartburn and regurgitation and improved heartburn and regurgitation severity in patients with NERD. In Western...
Lactobacillus Reduces Exposure to Aflatoxin-Contaminated Foods in Rural-Dwelling Children
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study demonstrates the ability of the Lactobacillus species to effectively bind with aflatoxins in food, thus reducing their intestinal absorption. Aflatoxins are toxic chemical compounds produced by fungi and...
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