Gut wellness is one of the key foundations for good health, shaping vital functions, from immunity and skin to mental wellbeing. This is why what’s on your plate has become the need of the hour. The complex ecosystem of bacteria in your gut helps with nutrient absorption and overall digestive efficiency. Probiotics, prebiotics, and postbiotics … Read more
Dr Trisha Pasricha, a gastroenterologist, took to Instagram on May 27 to discuss ‘leaky gut, one of the most common gut health concerns she hears from her patients’ and how she ‘explains it as a neuro-gastroenterologist’. She said that what patients call ‘leaky gut’ is actually what gastroenterologists call ‘increased intestinal permeability’. Also read | … Read more
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
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
Probiotics, the good bacteria, have earned a good rep for being the ultimate bestie, the 3 AM late-night-talks-type buddy for your gut health. The good bacteria help with digestion and improve your gut microbiome. More and more people are incorporating probiotics into their daily diets through yoghurts, fermented foods like kimchi, and even supplements. Probiotics … Read more
Daily mood reports reveal what traditional questionnaires miss — probiotics may lift negative emotions in healthy people, opening new avenues for preventive mental health strategies. Study: Probiotics reduce negative mood over time: the value of daily self-reports in detecting effects. Image Credit: Andrii Zastrozhnov / Shutterstock In a recent study published in the journal npj Mental Health … Read more
Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) is a widespread bacterial infection associated with gastritis, peptic ulcers, and gastric cancer. While conventional antibiotic-based treatments have been the gold standard for eradication, their efficacy has been steadily declining due to the alarming rise in antibiotic resistance. This has spurred interest in alternative therapies, one of which is fecal microbiota transplantation … Read more
Scientists investigate whether fermented dairy and probiotics can help prevent osteoporosis—do they hold the key to stronger bones or is the science still uncertain? Review: The Impact of Fermented Dairy Products and Probiotics on Bone Health Improvement. Image Credit: Crevis / Shutterstock A recent review in the Food Science of Animal Resources journal highlights the importance of … Read more
Could a simple probiotic drink help fight Alzheimer’s? A new study explores how kefir reduces neuroinflammation and supports brain health, offering hope for future dietary interventions. Image Credit: etorres / Shutterstock In a recent review article published in the journal Brain Behavior and Immunity Integrative, researchers examined studies on human participants and animal models to evaluate the … Read more
TOPLINE: A probiotic mixture containing three specific strains reduced fever duration by 2 days in children with upper respiratory tract infections (URTIs). The treatment showed significant efficacy with a median fever duration of 3 days vs 5 days for placebo. METHODOLOGY: A randomized clinical trial was conducted between November 2021 and June 2023 at the … Read more