1 Dr. Phillip Allsopp Lecturer (Nutrition) Ulster University, Coleraine 2 Professor Simon Andrews Professor of Molecular Microbiology University of Reading 3 Professor Qasim Aziz Professor of Neurogastroenterology, Barts and The London School of Medicine and Dentistry Queen Mary University of London UK 4 Dr. Rita Baiao Postdoctoral Researcher, Department of Psychiatry University of Oxford 5 … Read more
Statins may reduce the amount of harmful microbiota in the guts of obese people, according to a new study. Scientists have found that a type of gut bacteria known as Bact2 is far more common in obese people. These microbes are seen in just 3.9 per cent of lean individuals, but are present in more than … Read more
1. Dates A great source of prebiotics — specific kinds of fibres that feed beneficial bacteria in our gut. The potential health benefits of prebiotics are vast, from improving blood-sugar control and appetite regulation to supporting bone and skin health. 2. Flaxseeds Like red wine, flaxseeds are an excellent source of polyphenols, plant chemicals mostly … Read more
A nutritionist has revealed that a diet which supports gut health is the boost your immune system amid the coronavirus pandemic. Kate Llewellyn-Waters, from London, told Femail that eating foods rich in zinc, probiotics, antioxidants and vitamin C will support healthy bacteria in the gut, which is responsible for 70 per cent of the immune system. … Read more
A common type of gut bacteria may play a role in the development of bowel cancer, research suggests. An international team of scientists have shown that a toxin released by a strain of E.coli – a dangerous bacteria usually found in the lower intestine – causes unique ‘fingerprints’ of DNA damage to the cells lining the … Read more
Health: This is good news for your gut By Dr Clare Bailey for You Magazine Published: 00:02 GMT, 1 March 2020 | Updated: 00:02 GMT, 1 March 2020 IBS can have a significant impact on quality of life More than 15 per cent of the UK population suffer from irritable bowel syndrome (IBS). This causes … Read more