Scientists Discover: Why Some of Us are Hungry All the Time
Headed to your fridge while you read this? This might be why:
Gall Bladder Bile Acids Help Us Feel Full
Appetite Hormones Many substances help control our appetite, but two hormones are recognized as having a major influence on regulating this process. They are ghrelin and leptin. Ghrelin is called the “hunger hormone” because it stimulates appetite, increases food intake, and promotes fat storage. It is a gut-brain peptide thought to operate between the stomach…
Western Diet Hurts Immune System and Risks Gut Inflammation
Put down that processed food and take a quick read:
Fruit and Vegetable Consumption Reduces Stress, Says Research
The feeling of stress is directly related to what is happening in your gut!
Could Daily Sugar Consumption in Children Impact Brain Function as in Adulthood?
High amounts of processed sugar are not good for brain development a new study shows.
Glyphosate May Affect Human Gut Microbiome
Glyphosate is a weed killer or herbicide widely used to kill certain plants or grasses. It is also applied as a regulator for the growth and ripening of certain crops and fruits. In recent times glyphosate has caused some controversy due to potential health risks, and many countries have either restricted its use or have…
Gut Bacteria May Not Recover For Over 6 Months After Antibiotics
The gut microbiome is essential in keeping our bodies healthy and functioning correctly. While many things can alter the balance of this miniature ecosystem, researchers have found a concerning link between gut bacteria and antibiotics. Since antibiotics kill both good and bad bacteria, the microbiome can be disrupted for up to 6 months after treatment. Of…
Gut Health and Strokes
Your gut health is seemingly connected to everything. Probability of a stroke is one more way.
How Diet Affects Mental Health
You are what you eat, in a lot of ways. Food is fuel, and when our bodies are fueled in a way that serves them, good health is the result. This isn’t only true for our bodies, it’s also true for our minds. A solid, healthy diet has to potential to greatly affect your mental health.
