Physiological Phenomena: News and Research on Probiotics

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Infant gut bacteria associated with food allergies

A study led by Hiroshi Ohno at the RIKEN Center for Integrative Medical Sciences (IMS) recently showed that certain gut bacteria found in one-month-old infants are associated with food sensitivities and the development of ...

Probiotics with protective armor could boost gut health

A research team has developed a new method for encapsulating probiotics. They used nanoparticles formed by antisolvent precipitation to protect the probiotics, and tested the probiotics in lab simulations and animal experiments ...

Fighting viruses with nutrition

According to a 2020 article in Nutrition Reviews, certain components in our diet "contribute substantially to a robust immune system." And many of these substances work in unison to enhance the body's ability to resist infections ...

Video: What is the microbiome?

Valhalla Fellow Lindsey Backman explains what the microbiome is and the roles that different members of our microbiomes play in health and disease.

Boost your brain: The power of a healthy diet

Recent research has shown that our diet plays a crucial role in maintaining not just our physical well-being, but also our brain health. A diet high in sugars and processed foods can weaken brain function and negatively impact ...

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