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02/25/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Anti-cancer potential of postbiotic metabolites from Lactobacillus plantarum

In this study, researchers from Malaysia evaluated the cytotoxicity of postbiotic metabolites (PM) produced by six strains of Lactobacillus plantarum on various cancer and normal cells. Their findings were published on the journal BMC Complementary and Alternative Medicine. L. plantarum is a major species of lactic acid bacteria (LAB) capable of producing PM. Studies suggest that […]

02/16/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Researchers look at the benefits of probiotic supplementation in elderly

Immune function declines with age, and this decline is said to be largely influenced by the composition of a person’s gut microbiota. The gut microbiota protects the digestive system from external pathogens by modulating immune responses. However, aging reduces the diversity of the gut microbiota, and this leads to unfavorable conditions, such as frailty, increased susceptibility to […]

02/10/2020 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Probiotics improve cellular immune function in elderly

Published in the journal Nutrition Research, this study evaluated the effect of probiotic supplementation on the cellular innate activity of healthy elderly participants. All experiments were conducted by researchers from Finland and the US. Immune function declines with age, but scientists believe that probiotic supplementation can slow or reverse age-related changes. The researchers hypothesized that probiotic supplementation could enhance […]

12/19/2019 / By Isabelle Z.

The top 10 best natural cures and healing remedies of 2019

This year saw a lot of promising headlines related to natural cures, although you wouldn’t know that by taking a look at the mainstream media. Here’s a look at the top stories we reported on in 2019 related to healing remedies. Is nutritional psychiatry the future of mental health treatments?? One reason so many people […]

12/03/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Probiotics can help treat anxiety and depression, according to research

The state of microbial communities present in the gut greatly impacts overall health. A well-balanced microbial composition leads to surprising health benefits, while an imbalanced one triggers inflammation, which is the root cause of most diseases. To fix this imbalance, supplementation with probiotics — live bacteria that can restore gut microbial equilibrium — is the recommended solution […]

11/23/2019 / By Ralph Flores

Microorganisms in the gut boost the immune system’s ability to fight a herpes virus that can cause fatal brain inflammation

A recent study from the Beckman Research Institute in California revealed a surprising link between gut bacteria and inflammation. The findings, which were published in the journal Nature Communications, identified an envelope molecule from Bacteroides fragilis to have anti-inflammatory properties. According to the researchers, the molecule – which they called capsular polysaccharide A (PSA) – promotes protective and anti-inflammatory responses during a viral […]

11/06/2019 / By Isabelle Z.

Making dietary changes can increase “good” gut bacteria and reduce anxiety symptoms, researchers find

If you suffer from anxiety and you don’t want to take psychiatric medications, you might have been focusing on some tried-and-true ways to cope with your feelings, such as exercise and meditation. However, there is another way to approach this condition that you may not have thought of: dietary adjustments. According to a review of […]

11/04/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Prebiotics and probiotics offer a one-two punch for keeping cancer at bay

There is now an even better reason for you to add prebiotics and probiotics to your diet. According to a new study in Cell Reports, the combination of these two — termed “synbiotics” — can be used to modulate the human gut microbiota and treat serious diseases like colorectal cancer. Prebiotics and probiotics: sources and […]

10/20/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Vitamins, supplements and teas: Relieve anxiety naturally with these 16 home remedies

Anxiety is a normal human emotion that can be triggered by imminent danger or the presence of threats. According to science, anxiety is part of the body’s fight-or-flight response and is integral to human survival. However, this useful emotion, when experienced at disproportionate levels, can turn into anxiety disorder, a medical condition. Anxiety disorder can cause excessive apprehension, […]

10/04/2019 / By Evangelyn Rodriguez

Chinese cinnamon, licorice and lily turf blend shows potential as natural laxative

Constipation is not an uncommon problem. In fact, it is one of the most frequently reported gastrointestinal disorders around the world. Constipation can affect many aspects of a person’s health, particularly his quality of life. Constipation that becomes chronic can even interfere with a person’s ability to do simple tasks and can lead to complications. Therefore, […]

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