Low FODMAP diet improves leaky gut in study
In a study, patients with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea, or IBS-D, who went on a low FODMAP diet saw an improvement of colonic barrier dysfunction, commonly known as "leaky gut."
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Scientists determine count of metabolic products entering body from intestinal microorganisms
The microbial community in the human gut plays a central role in various diseases. An important form of chemical communication between the gut microbiome and the human body comes from small molecules produced when bacteria ...
Jul 30, 2025
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New study confirms post-pandemic surge in gut-brain disorders
A new international study confirmed a significant post-pandemic rise in disorders of gut-brain interaction, including irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and functional dyspepsia, according to a paper published in Clinical Gastroenterology ...
Jul 30, 2025
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Researchers report potential disease-specific signatures in pediatric IBD
About 2.7 million people in the U.S. live with inflammatory bowel diseases, which cause long-term inflammation in the digestive system. The number of children diagnosed with these conditions, like Crohn's disease, is rising ...
Jul 29, 2025
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Discovery of role of gut hormone in chronic diarrhea could aid development of new tests and treatments
High levels of a hormone found in cells in the gut could underlie many cases of chronic diarrhea and help explain up to 40% of cases of patients with irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea, according to a new study led by ...
Jul 29, 2025
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'Fibermaxxing' is trending—here's why that could be a problem
You need fiber. That much is true. But in the world of online health trends, what started out as sound dietary advice has spiraled into "fibermaxxing"—a push to consume eye-watering amounts in the name of wellness.
Jul 28, 2025
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Gut cells found to 'whisper' like brain neurons: Discovery redefines how the body heals itself
In a key advance for regenerative medicine and gut health, scientists from Duke-NUS Medical School and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have uncovered a precise and unexpected communication system ...
Jul 24, 2025
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Study uncovers how the immune system fends off gut parasites
New research from the University of Pittsburgh reveals how the immune system defends against intestinal parasitic worms, or helminths, one of the most common infections worldwide in communities with limited access to clean ...
Jul 22, 2025
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Probiotics can help or hinder gut recovery after antibiotic treatment
Not all probiotics are created equal, according to new research from North Carolina State University.
Jul 22, 2025
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Despite self-perceived sensitivities, study finds gluten and wheat safe for many people with IBS
A new study by McMaster University researchers has found that many people with irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) who believe they are sensitive to gluten or wheat may not actually react to these ingredients.
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