digestion

Dandelion leaves boost brain-protective compounds after digestion

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A common wild plant may hold hidden brain benefits. Dandelion leaf polyphenols survive digestion and continue targeting pathways associated with Alzheimer’s disease.  Study: Characterisation of Dandelion Polyphenols and Their In Vitro Neuroprotective Effects During Simulated Digestion. Image credit: DUSAN ZIDAR/Shutterstock.com A recent study in Foods examined the enzyme-targeted neuroprotective potential of polyphenols from dandelion flowers, roots, … Read more

Research spotlights microbiota modulation by protein source

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Whey protein isolate was associated with an increase in Bacteroidetes, while pea protein and mixed plant protein correlated with reduced fermentative bacteria, and rice protein predicted a higher representation of succinate-to-butyrate fermentation pathways. However, there was no significant change in the overall gut bacteria diversity. “The data indicate complex interactions between supplement type, exposure duration, … Read more

Engineered Listeria boosts innate immunity against cancer

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After nearly 40 years of research on how Listeria bacteria manipulate our cells and battle our immune system to cause listeriosis, Daniel Portnoy and his colleagues have discovered a way to turn the bacteria into a potent booster of the immune system – and a potential weapon against cancer. Three years ago, Portnoy cofounded a … Read more

Updated newborn screening guidelines aim to improve cystic fibrosis detection

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An updated report on cystic fibrosis (CF) from Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, in partnership with the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation and funded by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), highlights the new national guidelines on CF newborn screening that aim to detect affected babies earlier, more accurately and more … Read more

Maternal exposure to metals rewires infants’ gut and resistance genes

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New research reveals how trace metals mothers are exposed to during pregnancy can shape their babies’ gut bacteria, metabolic pathways, and even antibiotic resistance, potentially influencing lifelong health. Study: Prenatal exposure to trace elements impacts mother-infant gut microbiome, metabolome and resistome during the first year of life. Image Credit: Anusorn Nakdee / Shutterstock In a recent study … Read more

Healthy red meat eating tips to celebrate Eid al-Adha safely

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Red meat takes center stage on tables during Qurban Bayram, also known as Eid al-Adha, but experts warn that careless consumption can lead to health problems. Professor H. Merve Bayram, head of the Nutrition and Dietetics Department at Istanbul Gelişim University’s Faculty of Health Sciences, cautions that the increased meat intake during the holiday can … Read more

Celeb nutritionist Pooja Makhija says ‘you don’t catch colds, your gut lets them in’ — we fact check | Health News

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We talk a lot about immunity-boosting foods, especially during the summers and monsoons. That is because if our gut is unhappy, it can lead to compromised immunity. And celebrity nutritionist Pooja Makhija says that about 70% of our immune cells lie in our gut; if our gut microbiome isn’t strong enough, vitamin supplements such as … Read more

Next-generation hydrogel supports regeneration of salivary gland-like tissue

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Salivary glands play an essential role in protecting oral health by secreting saliva to aid in digestion, speech, and immunity. When these glands are irreversibly damaged—by radiotherapy or autoimmune attacks—patients often face chronic discomfort, difficulty eating, and increased risk of infection. Yet recreating salivary function in the lab remains an elusive challenge due to the … Read more

Forget expensive supplements: 8 kitchen staples to fix your gut naturally, boost immunity, beat bloating, sleep better | Health

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Your gut is not just where digestion happens, it is where health begins. Cultivating simple, homegrown foods like herbs, leafy greens, and fermented vegetables can dramatically support your microbiome. These 8 homegrown foods or herb could do more for your gut than most probiotics.(Image by Pixabay) In an interview with HT Lifestyle, Asad Hussain, Founder … Read more