Earlier this month, the Deutsche Apotheker Zeitung (DAZ) reported that frequent intake of zero-calorie or non-nutritive sweeteners (NNS) may affect the gut flora (i.e. the bacteria populating your gut), and hence our microbiome. Since a healthy and, as regards bacterial diversity, well-balanced microbiome strengthens our immune system and prevents disease, among others, any change to
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Green Vegetables Crucial for a Healthy Gut Flora Body,Glossary
Consumption of salads and green vegetables such as spinach can have a positive impact on your gut flora – and hence on your health in general. In a joint study, scientists of the Universities of Konstanz and Vienna found that sulfoquinovose (sulfoglucose), the sulfosugar from green vegetables, promotes the growth of key microorganisms in the
A Healthy Gut Flora Evolves in Early Childhood Body,Digestion
The makeup of the microbiome or flora in the gut is crucial for our overall physical health. Several studies have demonstrated links between bacterial diversity in the gut and, e.g., metabolic or inflammatory skin diseases. Hence, in order to improve physical well-being, scientists and medical practitioners have repeatedly made efforts to accomplish lasting changes to
Difficult Legacy: Gut Flora Diminishes from Generation to Generation Body,General,Stomach
Not washing your hands after working in the garden or playing in the woods – that may at first sound like dirt and dust, but is actually good for your health. Again and again, scientists advocate coming in contact with naturally occurring bacteria intentionally in order to maintain a healthy bacterial balance and diversity, in