Featured Topics: Digestive Health
Haas Avocado Intake Alters Fecal Microbiota and their Metabolites in Overweight and Obese Adults
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study evaluates the metabolic health benefits of avocado consumption and their effects on gastrointestinal microbiota in overweight and obese individuals. Avocados are a rich source of dietary fiber and monounsaturated fatty acids...
Avocado and Gut Health in Overweight and Obese Persons
Written by Jessica Patella, ND. Daily avocado consumption increased beneficial microbes capable of fiber fermentation, resulting in lower fecal bile acid concentrations and greater fecal fatty acids. The majority of American’s are overweight or obese, making it a...
Pet Ownership May Protect Against Reoccurring Clostridioides Difficile Infection
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. This study reveals that increasing contact with pets was increasingly protective against CDI recurrence (CDI-R) in patients who acquired Clostridioides difficile Infection (CDI) in their community or a health-care facility. CDI is a leading...
Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS-1 and Bifidobacterium lactis UABLa-12 Benefit Patients with Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementation with Lactobacillus acidophilus DDS‐1 (L. acidophilusDDS-1) or Bifidobacterium lactis UABla‐12 (B.lactis UABLa-12), significantly improved symptom severity in participating subjects with Irritable Bowel...
Indian Gooseberry Improves Heartburn in Patients with Non-Erosive Reflux Disease
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study demonstrated that Amla or Indian gooseberry (Phyllanthus emblica L.) reduced the frequencies of heartburn and regurgitation and improved heartburn and regurgitation severity in patients with NERD. In Western...
Lactobacillus Reduces Exposure to Aflatoxin-Contaminated Foods in Rural-Dwelling Children
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. This study demonstrates the ability of the Lactobacillus species to effectively bind with aflatoxins in food, thus reducing their intestinal absorption. Aflatoxins are toxic chemical compounds produced by fungi and...
Does Supplementation with Lactobacillus casei Shirota Prevent Aflotoxin Absorption?
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Study suggests that Lactobacillus casei Shirota may be useful as a dietary approach to prevent human exposure to aflatoxin by reducing its absorption in the gastrointestinal tract. Aflatoxins are a family of toxins...
Lactobacillus paracasei HA-196 and Bifidobacterium longum R0175 Mitigate Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Written by Angeline A. De Leon, Staff Writer. Supplementation with both Bifidobacterium longum R0175 (B. longum) and Lactobacillus paracasei HA-196 (L. paracasei) improved irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) symptoms and improved emotional well-being and quality of life in...
Clostridioides difficile Infection from Hospital Room Toilet Flushing
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study demonstrated that hospital toilets may be heavily contaminated with pathogenic bacteria such as Clostridioides difficile which could contribute to environmental contamination in patients’ rooms. Flushing uncovered toilets is a...
Potential Toilet Bowl Contamination with Clostridium difficile Spores
Written by Joyce Smith, BS. Study demonstrates that toilets contaminated with Clostridium difficile spores can be a persistent source of environmental contamination. Clostridium difficile, an endospore-forming anaerobic bacteria responsible for infectious diarrhea,...
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