Inflammatory disorders

A polyphenol-rich diet prevents inflammation in older people

Polyphenols in the foods that we eat can prevent inflammation in older people, since they alter the intestinal microbiota and induce the production of the indole 3-propionic acid (IPA), a metabolite derived from the degradation ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Factors secreted by gut bacteria may help combat kidney stones

Researchers have discovered that factors secreted by gut bacteria might help prevent or treat kidney stones. The findings appear in an upcoming issue of the Journal of the American Society of Nephrology (JASN).

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Following gluten-free diet for celiac disease

Dear Mayo Clinic: If someone has been diagnosed with celiac disease but has never had any symptoms, would eating a gluten-free diet still be necessary?

Health

Tasty desserts that boost the immune system

Desserts that stimulate digestion through biotechnology strengthen the immune system, prevent the development of respiratory and intestinal diseases and benefit people with cancer. Examples of such functional food items are ...

Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes

Ongoing dietary challenges for people with coeliac disease

University of Otago researchers have completed the first national survey of people with coeliac disease in New Zealand and found that many experience ongoing health challenges despite adhering to treatments.

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