Food choices make gut voices Tufts University Human Nutrition Research Center on Aging recently issued a study that suggest that our gut microbiota (the normal bacterial cells throughout our body, especially in our gut) plays a role in muscle mass and function. The study compared bacteria from gut microbiomes of older adults, comparing those of … Continue reading Your gut may be your strength
Category: Gut Health
Research on diet for IBS/IBD
Recent research on following a Paleo Autoimmune Protocol has shown it is effective in reducing symptoms from IBD. The authors of the study wrote: "Clinical remission was achieved by week 6 by 11/15 (73%) of study participants, and all 11 maintained clinical remission during the maintenance phase of the study." Chris Kresser is an acupuncturist … Continue reading Research on diet for IBS/IBD
Using probiotics to improve seasonal allergies
During a recent study (funded by the probiotic maker) 175 research study participants were given either 2 probiotic capsules or placebo during spring allergy season. The participants receiving probiotics showed a small but significant improvement in allergy symptoms. A link to a review of the study is found here: http://blog.emersonecologics.com/2017/07/20/clinical-research-improving-seasonal-allergies-with-probiotics/?utm_term=Improving%20Seasonal%20Allergies%20with%20Probiotics&utm_campaign=The%20Weekly%3A%20Addressing%20Allergies%20Through%20Inflammation&utm_content=email&utm_source=Act-On+Software&utm_medium=email&cm_mmc=Act-On%20Software-_-email-_-The%20Weekly%3A%20Addressing%20Allergies%20Through%20Inflammation-_-Improving%20Seasonal%20Allergies%20with%20Probiotics This supports what we know … Continue reading Using probiotics to improve seasonal allergies