Tag: microbiome
Gut Parasites May Manipulate Human Behavior, New Research Suggests
New research explores how gut parasites may influence human behavior through complex biochemical pathways. Studies suggest these organisms could affect…
Live biotherapeutic matches donor FMT in treating recurrent C. diff infection
Phase 1b trial shows manufactured 15-strain biotherapeutic achieves similar efficacy to traditional fecal transplant in treating recurrent C. difficile infection.…
Fiber’s True Function: Fueling Gut Cells, Not Just ‘Cleaning Out’ the System
New research reveals fiber's primary benefit isn't "cleaning out" the system but producing butyrate to fuel colon cells. Colonocytes derive…
Identical Meals, Different Bodies: Why Blood Sugar Response Varies Fivefold Between People
A Weizmann Institute study of 800 adults found blood sugar responses to identical meals varied fivefold between individuals. Microbiome composition,…
Fiber Fuels Gut Health Through Bacterial Butyrate Production, Not Physical Cleansing
New research reveals fiber benefits gut health through bacterial butyrate production rather than mechanical cleansing. Colon cells derive 70% of…
Disrupted Circadian Rhythms Trigger Gut Barrier Breakdown and Digestive Dysfunction
New research reveals that disrupted circadian rhythms fundamentally alter gut function, weakening protective barriers and disrupting normal digestive processes. When…