gut-health

Millions of people worldwide are periodically or chronically affected by gut-related conditions, such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and gastroenteritis. Uncovering the physiological and biological processes that contribute to gut health could thus be highly valuable, as it might help devise more effective interventions to prevent and treat these ailment…

Have you ever experienced "butterflies in your stomach" before a major public speaking event, or noticed that your digestion goes completely haywire during periods of high stress? If so, you have experienced the gut-brain-microbiome axis (GBMA) in real-time. Pendulum Postbiotics and traditional probiotics support gut health in different ways. Traditional probiotics introduce beneficial live bacte…

Parkinson’s disease is one of the most common brain disorders in the world, affecting an estimated 8 million people. The condition mainly affects movement and often develops slowly over many years. People with Parkinson’s may experience trembling hands, muscle stiffness, slow movements, balance problems, and difficulty walking. As the disease progresses, it can also affect […] The post Could Gut …

A growing number of scientists believe that many health problems may begin in the gut. The digestive tract is home to trillions of microbes and plays a major role in digestion, immunity, and overall health. One important part of the gut is the intestinal lining, a thin but highly effective barrier that separates the contents […] The post Compound in Beans and Nuts May Help Heal Leaky Gut appeared…

Plant polysaccharides, as pivotal dietary metabolites, primarily exert their health-promoting effects through interactions with the gut microbiota. These carbohydrates are resistant to digestion in the upper gastrointestinal tract and can reach the colon intact, where they are fermented by the gut microbiota to produce a variety of bioactive metabolites. Notably, the bioactivities of plant polysa…

IntroductionThe gut microbiota is a critical modulator of host energy metabolism and immune regulation. Although exercise modulates microbial composition, the temporal dynamics and strain-specific impact of acute high-intensity exercise remains unclear.MethodsThis study investigated dynamic alterations in gut microbiota following acute high-intensity exercise in BALB/c and C57BL/6 mice, focusing …

How often you empty your bowels may reveal more about what lives inside your gut...

BackgroundChronic constipation and depression are highly prevalent worldwide. These two conditions frequently co-occur in clinical practice. Accumulating evidence indicates that gut microbiota dysbiosis mediates this comorbidity through the microbiota-gut-brain axis (MGBA).MethodsThis narrative review systematically summarizes current research on MGBA bidirectional communication mechanisms, gut m…

A growing body of research is showing that what we eat has a powerful effect on our health, especially when it comes to the gut. A new study from Georgia State University adds to this evidence by showing that wheat fiber, found in whole wheat foods, may help protect against intestinal inflammation. The research was […] The post Why whole wheat could be key to fighting gut inflammation appeared fi…

Irvine, Calif., April 18, 2025 — In a world where gut health is increasingly linked to everything from mental well-being to chronic disease, scientists have just taken a leap forward […]

Katrine Whiteson, PhD, is on a quest to understand how microbes living in your body influence health and disease.

A summary of research into spinal cord injury. [link]How learning languages and music are linked. [link]Preferred learning styles myth. [link]How passion is linked to greater achievement. [link]Another reason to take care of our gut health: Gut bacteria have now been linked to neurodegenerative diseases. This new study highlights the crucial role of gut bacteria in […] The post Week in Review – M…

Reading Time: 4 minutes Exploring the link between our guts and our general health is becoming increasingly popular. Studies of people with various physical and mental health conditions suggest The post Microbiome: is the answer in our guts? appeared first on MND Research Blog .