A new study -- one of a few to concentrate on microbes in the upper gastrointestinal tract -- shows how the typical calorie-dense western diet can induce expansion of microbes that promote the ...

Nutritional science increasingly recognizes the need to understand how oxidized components of foods and dietary supplements—including lipids, proteins, and ...

We now know that a vast community of microbes lives in our gastrointestinal tract, aiding in the digestion of food. That gut microbiome also has a significant impact on our health and well-being, and ...

Diet and lifestyle changes, such as eating whole foods and avoiding late-night meals, can have a positive impact on your gut health. Everyone experiences occasional digestive symptoms such as upset ...

A study shows that the microbial communities inside whales may play an important role in the digestion of one of the ocean's most abundant carbon-rich lipids, known as a wax ester. A study by ...

Soaking cashews for 4-6 hours or overnight significantly enhances their nutritional value by reducing phytic acid, improving mineral absorption. This simple preparation unlocks benefits for heart ...

Although the vast majority of research on the gut microbiome has focused on bacteria in the large intestine, a new study--one of a few to concentrate on microbes in the upper gastrointestinal ...