Breast milk, which naturally contains prebiotics, probiotics and postbiotics, has always been promoted as the best for babies, with mothers encouraged to exclusively breastfeed their newborns up to ...

The human gastrointestinal tract houses roughly 100 trillion microorganisms (good bacteria). These microorganisms make up what's called the gut microbiome. These good bacteria fight off bad bacteria ...

You shouldn’t have to guess about what’s right for your gut. However, national surveys have indicated that many people seem to be missing the mark on their gut health. Almost two-thirds of Americans ...

A new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that combining certain types of dietary supplements is more effective than single prebiotics or omega-3 in supporting immune and ...

Evangeline Mantzioris is affiliated with Alliance for Research in Nutrition, Exercise and Activity (ARENA) at the University of South Australia. Evangeline Mantzioris has received funding from the ...

Your gut needs both. From garlic to yogurt, here’s how to get your fill. Lauren is an award-winning registered dietitian, three-time book author, freelance writer, and speaker who prides herself on ...

The use of probiotics and prebiotics, alone or combined (synbiotics), was associated with a significantly greater decrease in symptoms of depression and anxiety in patients with depression compared to ...

Probiotics interact with gut cells. This results in higher levels of specific proteins, known as anti-inflammatory cytokines. The presence of these cytokines brings in more macrophages and mononuclear ...