Written by Taylor Woosley, Staff Writer. Results of the study show that after six months of daily peanut consumption participant’s polyphenol and short-chain fatty acid levels significantly increased, resulting in lower anxiety, depression, and cortisol scores, while...
Oat Beta-Glucans Beneficial to Individuals with Gastritis
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. Histological examination following four weeks supplementation with high molar mass oat beta-glucan showed a reduction in inflammation. Beta-glucans are the soluble part of dietary fiber found in the cell wall of fungi, yeast,...
Cranberry Juice as a Complementary Treatment for H. pylori Infection
Written by Chrystal Moulton, Staff Writer. High-PAC standardized cranberry juice significantly suppressed H. pylori infection at week 8 (p<0.05). Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection increases the risk of developing gastric cancer 1. Treatments using...
Focus on Diet, Stress, Sleep, Exercise to Improve IBS
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...
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